SAFER Application Period Opens

The application for SAFER grant applications is now open.

Fire and EMS agencies have until 5 p.m. March 25 to submit grant applications.

Information on the program can be obtained here:

The SAFER grant was established to:

• Assist local fire departments improve and restore staffing and deployment capabilities so they may more effectively and safely respond to emergencies.
• Improve ability of the fire departments to assemble a sufficient number of firefighters at a structure fire in compliance with NFPA 1710 and 1720
• Assist fire departments ensure that all first-arriving apparatus are staffed with a minimum of four qualified personnel who are capable of initiating the suppression
• Improve firefighter safety by meeting minimum staffing guidelines.