SUDBURY, MA — Fire safety education programs in Sudbury will receive more than $8,600 in new state funding.
Sudbury was awarded $6,223.02 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education program and $2,644.78 for the Senior SAFE program in fiscal 2027, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Monday. The grants will support fire and life safety education for school-aged children and older residents.
The SAFE program provides local fire departments with resources to teach children about fire prevention and how to respond during emergencies. Its curriculum covers 23 fire safety behaviors through age-appropriate lessons, according to the Department of Fire Services.
Meanwhile, Senior SAFE supports education for older adults about risks involving cooking, smoking, home oxygen, electricity and heating. Grant-funded programs may also provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, battery replacement and other home safety improvements, according to the department.
Back in April, Sudbury received nearly $9,000 in SAFE and Senior SAFE Grants.
"Our firefighters do incredible work responding to emergencies, but some of their most important work happens before a fire ever starts," said Gov. Maura Healey. "These grants will help local fire departments teach children and older adults how to prevent fires, respond to emergencies, and stay safe at home."
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