FEMA has announced Round 1 fire jobs grant winners for the FY2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER). FEMA awarded 15 fire grants totaling $7,378,861, including:
- Courtney Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Yadkinville, NC, Hiring, $71,040
- Town of Bucksport, Bucksport, ME, Hiring, $244,069
- North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1, Lincoln City, OR, Hiring, $428,359
- City of Forney Fire Department, Forney, TX, Hiring, $809,412
- City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Fire Department, Flagstaff, AZ, Hiring, $991,230
Subsequent AFG fire grants will be announced on Fridays but may not occur every week. Check First Responder Grants each week for the latest AFG news.