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Farmington approves SAFER grant application to add six full‑time firefighters; city will provide matching funds
Summary
The council authorized staff to apply for FEMA’s SAFER grant to hire six full‑time firefighters and approved city matching funds: 25% in years one and two and 65% in year three if awarded.
The Farmington City Council voted to authorize the city to apply for FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to hire six full‑time firefighters and to approve the city’s required cost share if the grant is awarded.
The Fire Chief explained the SAFER program’s purpose and the grant structure for the current funding round. This year FEMA will provide competitive grants to support hiring and recruitment/retention initiatives; the…
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