Federal Grant Award Summary

The Fremont Fire Department received a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This 24-month grant supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure and operational improvements in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania. The funding will enable the department to acquire firefighting equipment, enhance emergency response capabilities, and implement firefighter training and safety programs that directly strengthen the department's operational efficiency and community emergency preparedness.

As a rural Pennsylvania fire department that has successfully secured four AFG awards since 2021, the Fremont Fire Department utilizes these federal resources to upgrade facilities, equipment, and personnel capabilities essential to firefighting operations. The AFG program broadly supports equipment procurement, facility modifications, emergency response vehicle acquisition, personal protective equipment, and health and wellness initiatives for eligible fire departments and emergency service organizations nationwide. This award reflects the department's demonstrated capacity for federal grant management and its commitment to leveraging federal assistance to enhance local emergency response infrastructure and firefighter preparedness.