Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The City of Oak Hill received an $807,620 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 December 19, 2025, with a period of performance extending through December 18, 2029. This funding supports the enhancement of fire and emergency response capabilities in Oak Hill, West Virginia, through two primary activities: the hiring of new frontline firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.

The SAFER program provides direct operational funding to help communities meet industry minimum standards and achieve 24-hour staffing levels necessary to provide adequate fire protection and emergency response services. By addressing critical staffing gaps, this award enables the City of Oak Hill to strengthen its fire department's capacity to fulfill traditional emergency service missions and enhance public safety for its residents.