Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Bolivar, Ohio, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a current registration valid through December 27, 2025. The organization serves the Bolivar community as a volunteer fire department, providing critical emergency response and public safety services. As a recipient of federal grants, the department focuses on enhancing firefighting capabilities and community safety through strategic federal funding support.

The department has consistently received Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards. These grants have provided substantial funding to support equipment acquisition, protective gear, and training resources. Specifically, the department received a $546,721.00 project grant in August 2024 and a $249,039.95 project grant in August 2021, both aimed at improving firefighting assets and emergency response readiness. The grants enable the volunteer fire department to upgrade critical infrastructure, purchase essential equipment, and enhance safety capabilities for both firefighters and local residents. Each grant supports the department's core mission by providing vital funding for acquiring necessary resources to effectively respond to fire hazards and emergencies in their rural community.