Omaha receives a $6.8 million SAFER grant from FEMA to hire 18 firefighters for 2025-2028.
Omaha has secured a $6.8 million SAFER grant from FEMA to hire 18 additional firefighters, funding their salaries and benefits from March 22, 2025, to March 21, 2028. This initiative aims to bolster the city's firefighting and emergency response capabilities. Following the grant period, the city plans to integrate these costs into its general fund budget. The grant comes after a prior funding proposal was vetoed to improve grant approval chances.
September 24, 2024
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