Snohomish County Fire District 21

Snohomish County Fire District 21 is a local government entity located in Arlington, Washington, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and serving the Arlington community through comprehensive fire and emergency response services. As a U.S. local government agency, the fire district focuses on providing critical public safety infrastructure, emergency medical services, and fire protection capabilities. The organization is strategically positioned to leverage federal grant funding to enhance its operational capabilities, equipment, and staffing resources to better serve its local community.

Over the past two years, Snohomish County Fire District 21 has secured three significant federal grants totaling $2,554,941 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. These grants, ranging from $161,721 to $1,683,420, are designed to support fire department operations, improve firefighter safety, and enhance emergency response capabilities. The most recent SAFER Grant, awarded in March 2025, focuses on improving firefighter staffing and deployment strategies, while the two AFG grants aim to provide equipment, training, and resources to support fire prevention and safety services. Each grant represents a targeted approach to strengthening the fire district's ability to protect public safety, with project periods ranging from two to three years and specific goals of improving emergency response effectiveness and firefighter preparedness.