Absecon Fire Co

Absecon Fire Co is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization located in Absecon, New Jersey, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 2011. As a local fire department serving the 08201 zip code area, the organization is dedicated to public safety and emergency response. The company has been consistently successful in securing federal grants, primarily through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, which supports fire departments in enhancing their operational capabilities and safety infrastructure.

Through multiple federal grant awards, Absecon Fire Co has received substantial funding to improve its emergency services capabilities. The grants, ranging from approximately $1 million to unspecified amounts, have enabled the department to acquire critical resources such as vehicles, protective gear, emergency medical equipment, and training resources. Each grant award, typically spanning two years, focuses on enhancing public and firefighter safety by providing funding for essential operational improvements. The most recent grant award (EMW2023FG09407) was issued on July 15, 2024, with a completion date of July 14, 2026, continuing the organization's pattern of receiving biennial FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants. These grants demonstrate the fire company's ongoing commitment to maintaining high-quality emergency response capabilities and investing in the safety of its community through strategic federal funding support.