County of Wayne received $188,950.00 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), with an award date of September 27, 2025, and a completion deadline of September 26, 2027. The AFG program is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety by funding equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. This funding supports the county's efforts to equip and train firefighting personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, and implement comprehensive health, wellness, and resiliency programs that strengthen emergency response capabilities in the Loa, Utah jurisdiction.
The grant resources will enable County of Wayne to enhance operational efficiencies and foster interoperability within its emergency response systems while supporting community resilience initiatives. As a civilian local government entity, the county leverages this federal funding to address fire and fire-related hazards affecting both public safety and responder protection, consistent with the AFG program's broader portfolio of over $6.5 billion in total obligated federal funds supporting fire departments and emergency service organizations nationwide.