FORT MILL, S.C. — The Town of Fort Mill is set to bolster its fire department with 15 new firefighters, thanks to a $4,223,398 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
This funding comes through FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program, which will cover the salaries and benefits for the new firefighters over the next three years, starting in March 2025. In addition to expanding the fire department’s personnel, the grant will enable Fort Mill to staff its third fire station, significantly enhancing the town’s emergency response capabilities.
Fort Mill’s fire department is among 191 across the nation—and one of only six in South Carolina—to receive this year’s SAFER grant funding. In total, FEMA awarded $360 million through the program, which aims to help fire departments meet industry staffing standards, provide 24-hour coverage, and support their broader missions of community protection.
With this new funding, the Town of Fort Mill will be better equipped to meet the growing needs of its community, ensuring faster response times and enhanced safety for residents.
