Project Grant EMW2022FG06097

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $135,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to the Columbus Rural Volunteer Fire Department. The grant will provide direct assistance to firefighters and support wildfire protection, hazardous fuels management, and emergency response capacity building efforts. As a subrecipient, the Columbus Rural Volunteer Fire Department has also obtained multiple grants from the state's Department of Military Affairs to expand incident management training, mutual aid coordination, and overall emergency preparedness for the local community. This federal funding enables the Columbus Rural Volunteer Fire Department to equip itself and the surrounding area with enhanced preparation, response, and recovery capabilities for a range of incidents and hazards.