10/02/2026
We are very encouraged about FEMA awarding the SAFER Grant to Stafford County for additional personnel for Brooke Fire Rescue Station. While we know the county budget is extremely tight, we hope that the Board of Supervisors can find the funds to match the grant.
Stafford County Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of approximately $2.1 million. Pending final approval by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, this federal grant will fund additional positions to provide fire protection in the Brooke area, working alongside our volunteer partners. This staffing will be in addition to the currently staffed medic unit at the Brooke station. SAFER grants cover a significant percentage of the cost of these positions over the next 3 years, providing financial relief to the county while also allowing the department to expand services to the community. Adding fire suppression staffing at the Brooke station will improve suppression response times in Brooke and surrounding areas.