Sudbury Fire Department Earns Grant to Add Four New Members

SUDBURY, MA- The Sudbury Fire Department has earned a grant that will allow it to add four new firefighters to its roster.

The department received a $605,698 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant funds will be spread over the course of three years to cover part of the new firefighters' salary and benefits. Grant funds will cover 75 percent of the firefighters' salary and benefits in the first two years, and 35 percent in year three.

"This is an excellent opportunity for our department to enhance our staffing capabilities without a tremendous initial impact on our budget," Chief Whalen said. "I'm grateful for the resources and flexibility that the SAFER Grant affords us, and I'm looking forward to filling these positions and welcoming new firefighters to our team."

The Sudbury Fire Department is actively seeking applicants for the open positions. The department is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages women, veterans and people of color to apply.

To see the job posting and learn more about how to apply, click here.

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