Salisbury Expected to Hire Six Firefighters with $768K FEMA SAFER Grant

The Trenton Fire Department received a $68,571 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA to replace worn turnout gear, providing at least 15 new sets and easing budget pressures amid rising costs. Meanwhile, the City of Salisbury was awarded a $768,516 SAFER grant from FEMA to hire six additional firefighters, supporting salaries and benefits over three years to enhance emergency response capacity in a growing community. This SAFER grant aims to help Salisbury meet national staffing and deployment standards, ensuring consistent emergency coverage. Local officials including U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis praised the grant as crucial for public safety and keeping pace with Salisbury's population growth. Salisbury's Mayor Tamara Sheffield highlighted the grant as a federal and local investment vital to maintaining high service levels in fire and emergency response. Both grants demonstrate federal support for strengthening local fire departments to better protect communities.