The City of McMinnville received a $119,720 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. Under this project grant, the city will fund equipment acquisition, training programs, facility modifications, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. These deliverables align with the AFG program's core objectives to enhance public and firefighter safety by equipping emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfitting responders with compliant personal protective equipment, retrofitting facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, and designing and implementing health and wellness programs.
The award supports the City of McMinnville's strategic commitment to strengthening public safety infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. As a municipal government entity, the city leverages this federal funding to address critical needs within its fire and emergency services departments, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and community resilience in McMinnville, Tennessee.