Assistance to firefighters grants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the North Java Fire Company, Inc. a Project Grant of $140,650 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety by providing funding to fire departments and emergency service organizations for equipment acquisition, personnel training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement, facility modifications, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and implementation of health and wellness programs. Based on the award amount and program parameters, this funding supports the North Java Fire Company's efforts to strengthen operational capabilities and ensure compliance with recognized safety standards for its emergency response personnel.

While the specific products and services financed through this award to the North Java Fire Company are not itemized in the available documentation, the funding aligns with typical AFG program deliverables such as equipment procurement, training initiatives, facility improvements, or wellness program development. The award reflects FEMA's continued investment in rural and volunteer fire departments, with the North Java Fire Company representing one of the 1,743 grants disbursed in Fiscal Year 2025 as part of FEMA's broader effort to support fire and emergency services across the nation.