Kaptur Announces Delivery of Record $4.9 Million in FEMA Fire Awards Across Northwest OhioPress ReleaseJobs and the EconomyHealth Care

Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the delivery of $4.9 Million in federal funding through the FY24 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs to fire departments across Northwest Ohio, marking a higher level of funding than the previous year and providing critical resources that directly enhance firefighter and public safety.

"Aggressive, high-quality applications from our local fire divisions helped us to deliver more than$4.9 Million to Northwest Ohio fire departments to protect lives and strengthen public safety," said Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09), a longtime member of the House Fire Caucus. "This funding ensures our firefighters have the tools, equipment, and staffing they need to respond safely and effectively. When we invest in our first responders, we invest in the security of every family and community they serve."

FY24 FEMA AFG Awards

FY24 FEMA SAFER Award

Across the district, these funds are already being put to work. Departments are upgrading self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to ensure every riding position has life-saving respiratory protection, acquiring individual firefighter facepieces, enhancing rapid intervention equipment, vehicle acquisition, and installing commercial turnout gear extractors to reduce firefighters' exposure to carcinogens. SAFER funding is strengthening staffing levels to maintain rapid response times and reliable emergency coverage.

Fire service leaders emphasized the real-world impact of this support.

"This grant will enable us to acquire state-of-the-art EMS equipment that will directly contribute to saving lives and improving the quality of care delivered by our team," said Chief Allison Armstrong of the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. "We deeply appreciate FEMA's continued support of these vital local initiatives."

For more information on FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters and SAFER programs, visit FEMA.gov.