Hiring of New Firefighters: Grantees cannot layoff any firefighters during the two-year period of performance. If a SAFER grantee loses any firefighters for any reason (such as attrition or termination) during the two-year period of performance, they must fill the position(s) or lose funding for the position(s) until the vacancy or vacancies are filled. Failure on the grantee’s part to adjust payment requests to reflect vacancies or staffing adjustments would be considered in default and require repayment of the Federal funds received. Extensions to a SAFER Grant’s period of performance will not be allowed. Rehiring of Laid-Off Firefighters: Grantees cannot layoff any firefighters during the two-year period of performance. If a SAFER grantee loses any firefighters for any reason (such as attrition or termination) during the two-year period of performance, they must fill the position(s) or lose funding for the position(s) until the vacancy or vacancies are filled. Failure on the gr

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