Award Details: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department $838,330 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The project grant extends through September 26, 2027, and supports operations in Pleasant View, Tennessee.
Products and Services: The funding will be deployed to enhance the department's critical operational capabilities through infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives. These investments align with the AFG Program's core mission of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The award reflects FEMA's commitment to equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards while improving operational efficiencies and personnel welfare within volunteer fire departments serving rural communities.