The Town of Marshfield Police Department received a $307,176 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 27, 2025, with completion targeted for September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports the acquisition of firefighting equipment, vehicles, and gear designed to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The funding aligns with the AFG program's core objective of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by equipping emergency personnel with compliant equipment and resources to recognized standards.
The Police Department serves as the sole implementing entity for this award with no identified sub-awardees. This grant represents the department's second significant AFG award from FEMA, following a $550,000 award in September 2022, demonstrating sustained federal investment in Marshfield's emergency response infrastructure and operational readiness.