Project Grant EMW2025CA05026

Federal Grant Award Summary: National Urban Search and Rescue Response System

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Clark County Fire Department-Admin a Project Grant of $1,444,311 under the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System program (CFDA 97.025) to maintain and operate a specialized urban search and rescue task force. The award, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028, supports one of 28 national task forces designated to respond to presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies. The funding enables the department to sustain critical capabilities in management, training, equipment procurement, vehicle maintenance, and storage infrastructure necessary for effective emergency response operations in the Las Vegas, Nevada region.

The grant provides essential resources for the Clark County Fire Department to maintain operational readiness for complex emergency scenarios, including natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes, as well as man-made incidents involving structural collapses and hazardous material spills. These deliverables are consistent with the National US&R Response System's mission to ensure 28 task forces across the United States maintain the specialized capabilities and infrastructure required for rapid deployment during national emergencies. This award reflects FEMA's strategic commitment to supporting local jurisdictions in building and sustaining comprehensive search and rescue capabilities.