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Canyon to seek FEMA SAFER grant to hire three full‑time firefighters
Summary
The commission authorized application for a FY25 FEMA SAFER grant that, if awarded, would help hire three full‑time firefighters; Chief Dennis Gwyn said the grant would pay most salaries in years 1–2 with city matching obligations increasing in year 3.
The Canyon City Commission voted unanimously on June 16 to authorize application for a FY25 FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to support hiring three full‑time firefighters for the Canyon Fire Department. Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn outlined the grant terms and the city's potential matching obligations.
Chief Gwyn said the grant would cover 75% of base salaries and employee benefits in years one and two and 35% in year three, with the city required to match 25% in years one and two and 65% in year three. He also stated the total funds available through the grant program are approximately "$324 million" and that the agency anticipated about 300 awards nationwide. The commission authorized submission of the application and empowered the fire chief to represent the city in related matters.
