Norton Fire Awarded Regional FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant

NORTON — Chief Shawn Simmons is pleased to announce that the Norton Fire Department, alongside the Foxboro and Mansfield Fire Departments, has been awarded a regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is a competitive federal grant initiative designed to help municipalities manage the financial burden of delivering fire protection and emergency medical services to their communities.

The Norton, Foxboro and Mansfield Fire departments have been awarded $527,550 to replace existing antiquated or failing portable and mobile radio units. 

This award was made possible through the support of the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional 911 District (SEMRECC) which covered the cost of the 10% funding match required by the federal government. 

“We are thankful to be awarded this grant alongside the Mansfield and Foxboro Fire Departments which will allow us to purchase new devices that are necessary to us serving our communities quickly and efficiently,” Chief Simmons said. “On behalf of the department, we would like to extend our gratitude to Congressman Jake Auchincloss and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s offices for all of their support at the federal level for this grant. We would also like to thank FEMA and SEMRECC for their instrumental support as well.”

Assistance to Firefighters Grants

Assistance to Firefighters Grants are allocated to fire departments nationally to fund and aid the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations.

These federal grants help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.

For more information on the AFG program, click here.

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