West Valley City Corp received a $103,100 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded on September 27, 2025. The award supports equipment acquisition and firefighter health and wellness programs through the grant's ultimate completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by funding fire departments and emergency service organizations to equip and train personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, and design and implement health, wellness, and resiliency programs.
This funding enables West Valley City to strengthen its emergency response capabilities and firefighter personnel resilience through targeted investments in operational equipment and wellness initiatives. The two-year project period provides resources to support the city's ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with safety standards and invest in the health and operational readiness of its firefighting personnel.