Federal Grant Award Summary

On September 30, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $165,478 to Scranton Volunteer Fire Co Inc. through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). This Project Grant, with a performance period extending through September 29, 2027, supports critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the volunteer fire department serving Hamburg, New York. The funding is designed to enhance operational capabilities and strengthen emergency response services within the community.

The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, provides financial assistance to fire departments and emergency service organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This award represents Scranton Volunteer Fire Co Inc.'s third AFG grant from FEMA, demonstrating the organization's established track record as a federal grant recipient since 2016. The collective funding from three AFG awards totaling $585,478 has enabled the volunteer fire department to advance first responder safety, procure essential equipment, develop personnel capabilities, and support the operational resilience necessary to mitigate fire-related risks and deliver critical life safety services to the Hamburg community.