SAFER GRANTS
Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and Volunteer Firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720).
Each year FEMA offers the opportunity to apply for a SAFER Grant Award to assist with the recruitment and retention of Volunteer Firefighters. This federal funding can assist with recruitment marketing, new recruit physicals, PPE, benefits (i.e. stipends, tuition assistance, membership dues, etc.), training expenses, leadership development, and much more.
How We Help
VolunteerFirefighter.org and the Adapt Management team (Boise, ID) have had the pleasure of assisting numerous organizations over the years with their SAFER Grant Programs and have successfully managed over 35 SAFER Grants and counting! We take great pride in the work we do for our clients and strive above anything else to better the safety of the fire departments and many communities impacted by today’s recruitment and retention challenges.
Need help managing an awarded SAFER Grant? Please contact us for more information and a proposal. We’d love the opportunity to help you achieve your goals!
