09/28/2026
Washington County Government is pleased to announce that the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) has been awarded approximately $4.7 million through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.
The federal funding will enable Washington County to hire 24 additional career firefighters, representing a significant investment in the County’s fire and emergency response system while further strengthening the partnership between career personnel and Washington County’s volunteer fire and rescue companies.
The additional firefighters will be strategically deployed to improve staffing levels, strengthen emergency response capabilities, and enhance firefighter safety throughout Washington County.
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