The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Tidioute Volunteer Fire Department a $1,000,000.98 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on September 22, 2022. The grant period runs through September 21, 2024.
The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. Funds from this award will support the Tidioute Volunteer Fire Department's efforts to improve emergency response capabilities and protect public safety in Tidioute, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the Department will use the funding to enhance firefighter safety and replace outdated equipment, helping the all-volunteer force better serve the community.