The Carsonville Volunteer Fire Department received a $127,143 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 2, 2021 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this award is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing funds to the Carsonville Volunteer Fire Department located in Ponsford, Minnesota. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to improve firefighter safety and mitigate fire and life risks by supporting critical equipment, resources, and training for first responder organizations across the country. This award will help the Carsonville Volunteer Fire Department deliver these important public safety services to their community.