Federal Grant Award Summary

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue received a $430,000 Project Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The 24-month award period extends through September 29, 2027, and supports a comprehensive public safety initiative encompassing three primary service categories: procurement of critical emergency response equipment, delivery of training programs for firefighting personnel, and implementation of health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. These deliverables align with the AFG Program's core objective to enhance the safety of both the public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.

The award represents North Kitsap Fire & Rescue's continued engagement with federal emergency preparedness funding, building upon its prior AFG award of $140,800 in August 2022 and a COVID-19 pandemic emergency protective measures sub-award from the Washington State Military Department in May 2021. The organization's demonstrated capacity to manage federal funding across equipment acquisition, training delivery, and emergency response initiatives positions it as an effective steward of FEMA resources for advancing operational safety and community resilience in Kingston, Washington.