On September 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Ardmore Volunteer Fire Department Inc. a Project Grant in the amount of $185,500 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). With a performance period extending through September 26, 2027, this grant funds the acquisition of essential emergency response equipment, specialized training programs for department personnel, and health and wellness initiatives designed to enhance firefighter safety and operational efficiency.
The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, supports fire departments and emergency service organizations in equipping and training personnel to recognized standards, procuring compliant personal protective equipment and emergency response vehicles, and implementing evidence-based health and wellness programs. Ardmore Volunteer Fire Department Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Ardmore, Alabama, will manage and implement these grant-funded initiatives independently as a prime awardee with no identified subcontractors.