Assistance to firefighters grant

The Collettsville Fire Department in Collettsville, North Carolina was awarded a $361,904.76 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

The AFG program, with a goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards, will support the Collettsville Fire Department in delivering critical fire and rescue services to the community. As the direct recipient of FEMA funding, the Collettsville Fire Department will utilize the grant award to enhance local emergency response capabilities as outlined under the AFG program's objectives. The County of Caldwell is noted as the parent organization for the Collettsville Fire Department, suggesting county-level coordination and support for provision of these important public safety services.