Albemarle County Fire Rescue Receives $1.03 Million Grant
Albemarle County Fire Rescue has received a $1.03 million SAFER grant, which will be used to hire six new firefighters.
Charlottesville, VA, October 19, 2026 —
Albemarle County Fire Rescue has received a $1.03 million SAFER grant, which the agency will use to hire six new firefighters. The summary of the award identifies the grant amount and intended hires, but does not provide further details about the grant or the hiring plan.
The date the grant was awarded was not provided. The information also does not specify when recruitment will begin, when the six firefighters are expected to join the agency, or which stations or roles they may be assigned to.
Other details about the award were not provided, including the grant’s full name, its funding source, any conditions attached to the money, and whether it covers costs beyond hiring. No information was given about the agency’s current staffing levels or how the six positions may affect its operations.
The reported use of the grant is limited to hiring six firefighters. Albemarle County Fire Rescue’s announcement details, including a statement from the agency, were not included in the information available for this article.
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