Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Plymouth Fire Company NO. 1 a Project Grant of $468,800 under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083), with an award date of December 19, 2025 and ultimate completion date of December 18, 2029. The SAFER program provides direct federal funding to support communities in meeting industry minimum staffing standards and achieving 24-hour fire department operations. This award will enable Plymouth Fire Company to support either the hiring of frontline firefighters or the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters to enhance emergency response capabilities and community safety.

As a Project Grant, this award provides operational flexibility to the recipient to deploy funding toward core SAFER program activities that best meet the organization's staffing needs. The four-year performance period allows Plymouth Fire Company adequate time to execute its staffing objectives and fulfill traditional fire department missions. Award acceptance was required within 30 days of the December 19, 2025 award date, with ongoing compliance and reporting requirements managed through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) portal.