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City of Salisbury awarded FEMA SAFER Grant to hire new firefighters

SALISBURY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The City of Salisbury has been awarded a $768,516 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The funding will be used to hire six additional firefighters.

The SAFER program provides critical resources to local fire departments across the nation, helping ensure they can meet national staffing and deployment standards while maintaining round-the-clock emergency coverage.

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Salisbury’s award will support three years of firefighter salaries and benefits on a cost-share basis.

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“This grant reflects both a federal partnership and a local investment,” said Mayor Tamara Sheffield. “Public safety and our firefighters have consistently been a priority for City Council, and this award builds on that support by strengthening resources for the department and ensuring our community continues to receive the highest level of service.”

The grant will fund new firefighter positions from March 2026 through March 2029, significantly increasing the Salisbury Fire Department’s ability to respond to fire, medical, and other emergencies across the city.

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