The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, $695,774 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025. The award funds firefighting equipment procurement, personnel training, and first responder health and wellness initiatives. Performance occurs in Stratford, Connecticut, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.