Assistance to firefighters grants

The Water Witch Fire Company, Incorporated, received a $110,000 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 performance period extending through September 26, 2027. As a volunteer fire company serving Port Deposit, Maryland, the organization utilizes AFG funding to acquire critical resources that enhance emergency response capabilities, including protective gear, emergency response vehicles, and firefighting equipment. These acquisitions directly support the organization's mission to deliver comprehensive fire, rescue, and emergency medical services while strengthening operational capabilities and community resilience.

This award represents the fourth AFG Program grant received by Water Witch Fire Company since 2021, reflecting the organization's established track record as a prime recipient of federal emergency management funding. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, provides funding to fire departments and nonprofit emergency organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety by equipping personnel to recognized standards, retrofitting facilities, acquiring response vehicles, and implementing health and wellness programs. The cumulative investment in this organization across all AFG awards totals over $1.1 million, demonstrating FEMA's commitment to supporting local emergency response infrastructure in the Port Deposit community.