The City of Rogers Fire Department received a $144,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The award, with completion scheduled for September 26, 2027, funds the acquisition of upgraded safety equipment, personal protective gear, emergency response vehicles, and critical fire suppression and hazardous situation response equipment. These resources are designed to enhance operational capacity and strengthen the department's ability to respond effectively to fire and fire-related emergencies within the Rogers, Arkansas community.
This award reflects the Rogers Fire Department's ongoing participation in FEMA's AFG program, which supports fire departments in enhancing public and firefighter safety through equipment procurement, training, and operational improvements. The department has demonstrated sustained engagement with the program, having secured over $1 million in cumulative FEMA funding since 2019, enabling continuous modernization of emergency response capabilities and advancement of firefighter safety standards.