In late September 2025, the Burgaw Fire Department in North Carolina received nearly $1 million through two federal grants from FEMA: the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The AFG will be used to install a new exhaust capture system in the fire station. This system is intended to reduce firefighters’ exposure to vehicle exhaust.
The SAFER grant will allow the department to hire six additional full-time firefighters. This is expected to increase emergency response capacity and improve personnel safety. Fire Chief Prevatte acknowledged the support of Firehouse Grants, the Town administration, and the Town Council in obtaining the funding. The grants will help the department expand its…..