Get Started for SAFER

Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants is open through April 27, 2018 at 5 PM ET.

The goal of SAFER is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities in order to respond to emergencies and ensure that communities have adequate protection from fire or fire-related hazards.

SAFER is offered by FEMA and has $345 million available in FY2017 to support fire departments nationwide!

For more helpful info/tips, check out the resources below!

To get grant writing services for SAFER, contact the FireGrantsHelp Team!

Learn 8 simple rules to follow when applying for SAFER!

The SAFER Grant Program is comprised of two categories:

1. Hiring of Firefighters

2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters

Click on one (or both) of the categories below to check out the rules on how your department can be prepare to apply for SAFER!

FY17 SAFER Notice for Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

FY17 SAFER FAQs

FY17 SAFER Application Checklist

FY17 SAFER Economic Hardship Waiver

FY17 SAFER Recruitment and Retention Request Details Instructions

FY17 SAFER Self-Evaluation - Recruitment and Retention Application National, State, Local, or Tribal Volunteer Firefighters Interest Organizations

FY17 SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet - Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters

FY17 SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet - Hiring of Firefighters Applications