The FASTER Act authorizes federal grants to fire departments across the country to implement programs that reduce falls among seniors and improve emergency response times for in-home emergencies. The bill addresses a significant public health issue, noting that falls cause approximately 38,000 deaths annually among adults over 65 and result in more than 80 billion dollars in medical expenses each year. Grant funds can be used for activities like home safety modifications, installation of emergency access devices, hiring community paramedicine staff, smoke detector installation, and referrals to fall prevention resources. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will distribute competitive grants directly to career, combination, and volunteer fire departments for three-year periods, with federal funding covering 75 percent of costs in years one and two, declining to 35 percent in year three. The bill authorizes $1 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, increasing to $2 million annually through 2031 and $4 million annually through 2034, with $7 million authorized for 2035, and the program sunsets on September 30, 2036.