Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, that has been registered to receive federal awards since January 2016. The organization serves as a volunteer fire department providing emergency response and firefighting services to its community. As a federal grant recipient, Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. has demonstrated its capacity to manage federal funding for enhancing fire department operations and emergency response capabilities.

The organization has received two prime federal grant awards totaling $285,100 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The first award of $175,280, issued on August 28, 2024, with a completion date of August 27, 2026, and the second award of $109,820, issued on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, both support 24-month project periods. Through these grants, Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. has procured critical infrastructure improvements, emergency equipment, and implemented training programs and health and wellness initiatives designed to enhance the safety of both the public and firefighting personnel. Additionally, the organization received a sub-grant award on May 14, 2025, from the Division of Emergency Management for grant management costs, reflecting the organization's role in administering federal financial assistance. The consistent receipt of AFG funding demonstrates the fire department's commitment to strengthening operational efficiency, improving interoperability among emergency responders, and building community resilience in the Harpers Ferry area.