Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) supports fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations by funding firefighter hiring and retention and volunteer recruitment to sustain response staffing.
FY 2025 SAFER Recruit and Retention Grant Workshop highlights support for volunteer firefighters, funding recruitment, training, and retention projects to strengthen community emergency response staffing.
FY 2025 SAFER Recruitment and Retention Activity supports fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations in recruiting and retaining volunteers to maintain frontline emergency response staffing.
Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) support fire departments, emergency medical services, and state fire training academies with training, equipment, vehicles, and wellness programs for emergency response.
FEMA's FY 2025 SAFER Hiring Workshop is a virtual event providing detailed guidance on the SAFER Hiring Activity program and tips for preparing strong, science-based grant applications.
Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) supports fire departments’ prevention and investigation work, as well as broader programs, to reduce community and wildfire risks and strengthen public safety.