The Newhall Volunteer Fire Department Foundation, Inc. received a $106,720 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), dated September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program, administered through FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, funds fire departments and emergency responders to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.
While specific products and services for this award are not detailed in the grant documentation provided, the AFG program typically supports initiatives including equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards; providing compliant personal protective equipment; retrofitting facilities to protect personnel from occupational health hazards; acquiring emergency response vehicles; and implementing health, wellness, and resiliency programs. The Newhall Volunteer Fire Department will utilize the $106,720 award to advance operational capabilities and emergency response preparedness in Newhall, Iowa over the two-year performance period.