Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Hendersonville, operating as the Hendersonville Fire Department, received a Project Grant award of $245,757 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025. This grant supports the department's mission to enhance fire prevention, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response capabilities through September 29, 2027. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing financial assistance for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives.

This award represents the Hendersonville Fire Department's second significant AFG grant in recent years, demonstrating the department's sustained commitment to leveraging federal resources for operational enhancement. Combined with a previous AFG award of $387,481 granted in January 2023, the department has secured nearly $633,000 in federal support to strengthen firefighter safety and community protection outcomes. The funding supports the department's efforts to acquire lifesaving equipment, protective gear, communications systems, emergency vehicles, and related training initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and emergency response capabilities throughout the municipality.