Augusta Fire Department Awarded $305,000+ Federal Grant for Firefighter Health, Early Cancer Detection

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

The Augusta Fire Department has been awarded $305,405.45 through the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

The grant supports a total project investment of $335,946, allocated toward two initiatives:

Behavioral Health Services – $106,200: Annual confidential mental health check-ins with licensed clinicians experienced in public safety, along with access to follow-up care when needed.
Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screenings – $229,746: Screenings designed to identify potential signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer, with coordinated medical follow-up through local healthcare providers.