Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
EMW2024FF00585
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$727,404

Award facts

Assistance listing
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Completion date 20% complete
Funding
  • $448,565.80 Federal
  • $278,838.20 Non-federal
Place of performance
Montclair, CA 91763, USA

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About this award

The City of Montclair received a $727,404 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) awarded on March 19, 2026, with completion scheduled for March 18, 2029. This three-year award supports the hiring of firefighters and enhancement of emergency response capacity in Montclair, California, enabling the city to meet industry minimum staffing standards and provide adequate fire protection and emergency services to the community.

The SAFER program provides direct operational funding to eligible municipalities to help communities achieve 24-hour staffing levels and fulfill traditional fire department missions. Under this award, the City of Montclair will utilize the federal funding to expand its frontline firefighting workforce, thereby strengthening local emergency response capabilities and public safety infrastructure. This represents the city's second SAFER award, complementing a concurrent $691,129 grant from FEMA issued in February 2025, demonstrating sustained federal investment in Montclair's fire emergency response system.

Quick answers

Who received award EMW2024FF00585?

EMW2024FF00585 was awarded to City Of Montclair by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards (Federal Emergency Management Agency) on March 19, 2026.

How much is award EMW2024FF00585 worth?

$727,404 has been obligated on EMW2024FF00585: $448,566 in federal funding and $278,838 in non-federal funding.

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