Assistance to firefighters grants

The Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. received a $136,592 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program supports fire departments and emergency medical service organizations in enhancing public and firefighter safety through equipment procurement, training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment acquisition, facility improvements, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and health and wellness initiatives. While the specific products and services funded under this particular award are not detailed in the available documentation, the award aligns with the program's stated objectives to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster interoperability among emergency responders.

This award represents the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department's second recent AFG grant, following a $528,000 project grant awarded in July 2024, demonstrating the department's track record as a reliable steward of federal firefighting resources. The department has secured approximately $939,550 in total federal funding from FEMA over recent years through both the AFG and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs, reflecting consistent investment in enhancing the organization's operational capabilities and emergency response capacity.