Award Details: Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co received a Project Grant of $115,008 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG, CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 26, 2027. The award supports the volunteer fire department's mission to enhance public and firefighter safety in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Products and Services: The grant funding supports a range of firefighting and emergency response capabilities, including firefighter training programs, wellness and resiliency initiatives for department personnel, acquisition of fire suppression equipment, facility improvements to protect personnel from health hazards, and other eligible activities designed to strengthen emergency response operations. These investments align with the AFG program's objectives to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, provide compliant personal protective equipment, and foster operational efficiency in local emergency services delivery.