September 15, 2016

Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates City of Phoenix on Federal SAFER Grant to Hire 50 Firefighters

Washington, DC – The City of Phoenix Fire Department was awarded more than $9 million by FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grants program to hire 50 firefighters over the next two years.

Rep. Gallego released the following statement:

“Phoenix firefighters regularly put their own safety on the line to protect the lives and property of our city’s residents. This new grant will allow the City of Phoenix Fire Department to hire dozens of new firefighters to help keep our community safe and improve our emergency services.

“I want to congratulate the City of Phoenix Fire Department on receiving this significant award, and thank Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner for her leadership in making sure that her department can quickly and effectively respond to calls for assistance.”