Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

Harmonville Fire Company No. 1 received a $516,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on December 19, 2025. The award, which extends through December 18, 2029, supports the fire company's efforts to enhance staffing and operational capabilities at its Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania location, operating as Station 44-A. The SAFER program provides direct federal funding to help communities meet industry minimum standards for 24-hour staffing and adequate fire protection services.

Under this award, Harmonville Fire Company No. 1 will utilize the funds to support firefighter recruitment, hiring, and volunteer retention activities. These core program activities align with FEMA's mission to strengthen local fire departments' capacity to fulfill traditional emergency response missions and maintain adequate staffing levels. This award represents the organization's third significant competitive FEMA grant award, demonstrating consistent success in securing federal funding to advance community fire and emergency services.