SAFER grant funds three firefighters
City of Walla WallaWashington- Detected
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
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- Public Safety
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From the meeting
60 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from FEMA. The grant will fund three additional firefighters, adding one firefighter per shift. The city said the grant has a three-year match obligation from the Ambulance Division, with staffing taking effect in 2027.
A vendor sale is not open, but the hiring and staffing plan is now funded and moving forward.
- Meeting date
- October 28, 2026
- Agency
- City of Walla Walla
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