Federal Grant Award Summary

The Wagarville Fire Department received a $300,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), with an award date of September 27, 2025, and a 24-month performance period extending through September 26, 2027. This grant supports the acquisition and deployment of critical emergency response equipment and infrastructure improvements for the volunteer fire department located in Wagarville, Alabama, a rural community with limited local funding resources for fire protection services.

The funding enables the Wagarville Fire Department to procure essential firefighting equipment, protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), emergency medical services (EMS) equipment, and advanced firefighting tools and technology. Additionally, the grant supports personnel training and development programs designed to enhance operational readiness and firefighter safety capabilities. As a non-profit organization operating as a primary awardee directly under FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, the department manages all grant activities independently without subcontract partnerships, ensuring focused delivery of these critical safety enhancements to protect both firefighting personnel and the public from fire and fire-related hazards.