Bunners Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Bunners Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., doing business as Bunners Ridge VFD, is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia that has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding to support its emergency response capabilities. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since May 30, 2017, the organization operates as an all-volunteer fire department dedicated to delivering firefighting and fire prevention services to the Fairmont community. The department has leveraged federal grant awards to enhance its operational capacity and strengthen its ability to protect residents from fire-related hazards.

Bunners Ridge VFD has received three consecutive Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, demonstrating sustained federal investment in its emergency services infrastructure. The most recent award, dated September 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 26, 2027, represents an ongoing commitment to the department's capabilities. The prior award from July 30, 2024, through July 29, 2026, continues to support operational enhancements. A detailed award from February 13, 2023, provided $151,500 in project grant funding through February 12, 2025, which was specifically allocated toward the acquisition of equipment and gear necessary to bolster the department's firefighting and emergency response services. These grants have enabled the all-volunteer organization to strengthen its operations and maintain critical emergency response capabilities that serve the safety interests of Fairmont residents. The department has served as a prime awardee on all three grants and has not engaged subcontractors, indicating it directly implements the funded projects.