The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) a $709,740 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 26, 2027. This 24-month grant supports fire prevention and safety initiatives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as part of FEMA's broader effort to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards.
The award funding will support CVVFA's fire prevention and safety activities, which align with the AFG program's mandate to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, design and implement health and wellness programs, and enhance operational efficiencies. As a nationally recognized nonprofit specializing in emergency responder safety and data collection, CVVFA will leverage this funding to advance cooperative activities among local fire departments and emergency responders while continuing its established work in safety protocols and equipment procurement to strengthen fire protection and emergency response functions throughout the Cumberland Valley region.