The Benton Volunteer Fire Company received a $119,000.35 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. Funding will support the Benton Volunteer Fire Company in providing fire and rescue services to residents of Benton, PA from August 2021 through August 2023. The grant will allow the organization to enhance its capabilities to respond to fire and medical emergencies through equipment and vehicle upgrades or purchases. Details were not provided on specific acquisitions, but the award amount suggests funding of vehicles, gear, or other capital expenses to improve emergency response.