SF fire department receives $8M to hire 36 firefighters

By Christopher Simmons
California Newswire

SAN FRANCISCO — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee recently announced the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) was awarded an $8.2 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to hire 36 additional firefighters.

“This new Federal funding invests in the growth and success of our City,” said Mayor Lee. “With 36 new firefighters, our public safety personnel can keep our growing City safe, and at the same time prepare for emergencies and disasters. I thank FEMA for these additional resources to help San Francisco provide unparalleled fire and emergency medical services to all of our residents.”

FEMA created the SAFER grant program to provide funding directly to Fire Departments across the country 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.

Full story: SF Mayor Lee Announces $8.2 Million Federal Grant for Fire Department Hiring