The City of Newport was awarded a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Responses (SAFER) grant in the amount of $908,238.

The funds are expected to be used for the hiring of three additional firefighters.

The SAFER grant is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
– PUB DATE: 9/5/2020 1:14:09 AM – SOURCE: River City News
Source: SEAFC Ky Fire News