Fire Department Equipment & Infrastructure Grant Program

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - All fire departments and fire agencies in the county (250+ fire stations)

Focus Areas:

• Fire and medical equipment provision
• Communication and dispatch technology
• Emergency response equipment
• Mental health and wellness programs for firefighters
• Firefighter support initiatives
• Safety equipment for first responders

Eligibility:

• Fire departments in San Diego County
• Fire protection districts
• Emergency services agencies

Recent Grants:

• Firefighter Emotional Wellness Grant to Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District: $3,000 (August 2022) for mental wellness programs
• Safety equipment grants to Imperial Beach first responders (2025)
• Support to 250+ fire stations throughout the county

What They Fund:

• Equipment: Fire and medical equipment for departments
• Technology: Communication and dispatch systems to improve response times and field communications
• Mental Health: Firefighter emotional wellness and mental health support programs
• Operational Support: Critical firefighting and emergency response equipment

Background:
For 36 years, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation has been the only fire foundation supporting all of San Diego County with the goal of "Making San Diego the Safest County in the Nation." The foundation prioritizes identifying critical equipment and infrastructure needs through collaboration with Fire Chiefs throughout the county.

Contact:

• San Diego Regional Fire Foundation
• Phone: 619.814.1352
• Address: 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92106
• Fire Department Grant Portal available at sdfirefoundation.org
• Executive Director: Joan Jones

Application Process

Detailed application information is not provided in the available documentation.

To Apply:

1. Access the Fire Department Grant Portal at sdfirefoundation.org
2. Contact the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation:
   • Phone: 619.814.1352
   • Address: 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92106
   • Email: [contact information on website]
   • Portal: Fire Department Grant Portal

Typical Application Components:

• Fire department/agency identification
• Description of equipment or program needs
• Budget and funding requirements
• Impact statement
• Alignment with county-wide safety goals

Note: Contact the foundation directly for specific application requirements, deadlines, and forms.