The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $700,152 to the Central Islip Fire District on September 27, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This Project Grant, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The AFG program funds fire departments and emergency medical service organizations to equip and train personnel to recognized standards, provide compliant personal protective equipment, retrofit facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, acquire emergency response vehicles, and design and implement health, wellness, and resiliency programs.
While specific uses of the Central Islip Fire District award are not detailed in this award documentation, typical AFG funding supports operational efficiencies, interoperability enhancements, and community resilience initiatives. The award represents one of approximately 1,743 grants FEMA disbursed in 2025 through this program, which collectively obligated $6.5 billion in federal funds. The AFG program predominantly structures awards as Project Grants, with 100 percent of recent awards utilizing this mechanism to deliver targeted fire safety and emergency response capabilities across the nation.