Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Fall River Fire Department received a $486,922.80 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This grant funds critical operational enhancements for the municipal fire department serving Fall River, Massachusetts, including acquisition of firefighting equipment, delivery of fire and life safety training programs, implementation of health and wellness initiatives for firefighters, and support for emergency response capabilities.

The AFG Program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, is designed to enhance the safety of both public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Fall River Fire Department's award aligns with the program's broader objectives to support fire departments through equipment procurement, training programs, and wellness initiatives. This funding represents part of the department's ongoing federal grant strategy, which has included significant investments since 2012, including prior AFG awards and a $2 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, demonstrating the department's consistent commitment to enhancing firefighter safety and community emergency response capabilities.