Assistance to firefighters grant

This $310,476.19 Project Grant was awarded on September 5, 2023 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The grant was awarded to the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Brandywine, WV to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will enable the fire department to procure firefighting equipment, safety gear, vehicles, training programs, and implement health and wellness initiatives to strengthen their emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program supports a wide range of activities for fire departments, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other eligible entities across the United States.