Key Takeaways
- • Congressman Steve Cohen announced $3,022,867 in FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants for the Memphis Fire Department under the Fiscal Year 2024 fire program awards, designated for vehicle acquisition and safety enhancements.
- • The funding represents part of FEMA's broader fire response initiative, with grants distributed since September 2025 under multiple programs including Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response and Fire Prevention & Safety.
- • Cohen's statement emphasized the grants' role in equipping firefighters with necessary vehicles and safety tools to protect the Memphis community.
- • Cohen disclosed $1.8 million in cash on hand in his Q3 2025 FEC filing (filed October 15, 2025), ranking 202nd among all Q3 reports reviewed, with fundraising of $35.4K and spending of $16.5K during the period.
Summary
Congressman Steve Cohen announced that the City of Memphis will receive three Assistance to Firefighters Grants totaling $3,022,867 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding, distributed under FEMA's Fiscal Year 2024 fire program awards, is designated specifically for the Memphis Fire Department's vehicle acquisition and safety enhancements, aimed at bolstering the department's operational capabilities and emergency response infrastructure.
Cohen expressed support for the allocation, stating: "I'm pleased to see this FEMA investment in fire safety in Memphis. These grants will help our firefighters secure the equipment, vehicles, and safety tools they need to do their jobs and protect our community." The funding represents part of a broader FEMA initiative distributing fire grants since September 2025, with awards issued under three major programs: Assistance to Firefighters Grants, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, and Fire Prevention & Safety.
The announcement comes within the context of Cohen's recent financial disclosures. In his Q3 2025 FEC filing submitted on October 15, 2025, Cohen reported $35.4K in fundraising (with 19.6% from individual donors) and $16.5K in spending, ending the quarter with $1.8 million in cash on hand—positioning him 202nd among all Q3 reports filed during the cycle.
Cohen expressed support for the allocation, stating: "I'm pleased to see this FEMA investment in fire safety in Memphis. These grants will help our firefighters secure the equipment, vehicles, and safety tools they need to do their jobs and protect our community." The funding represents part of a broader FEMA initiative distributing fire grants since September 2025, with awards issued under three major programs: Assistance to Firefighters Grants, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, and Fire Prevention & Safety.
The announcement comes within the context of Cohen's recent financial disclosures. In his Q3 2025 FEC filing submitted on October 15, 2025, Cohen reported $35.4K in fundraising (with 19.6% from individual donors) and $16.5K in spending, ending the quarter with $1.8 million in cash on hand—positioning him 202nd among all Q3 reports filed during the cycle.
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