The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $251,450 to the Woodland Fire Department on September 27, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This Project Grant, which extends through September 26, 2027, supports the enhancement of fire and emergency response capabilities for the Woodland, California community. As a sub-awardee under the City of Woodland, the fire department will utilize these funds to procure essential firefighting equipment, support personnel recruitment and retention initiatives, and develop comprehensive training programs designed to strengthen the department's operational capacity and effectiveness in responding to fires and related emergencies.
The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Woodland Fire Department's consistent receipt of AFG funding demonstrates its commitment to meeting federal objectives while improving operational efficiency and community resilience. This award represents the department's most recent grant in a documented series of four Project Grants spanning from August 2022 through September 2027, reflecting sustained federal investment in bolstering the department's capacity to deliver critical fire and life safety services.