Cardinal JT Fire District

Cardinal Joint Fire District, doing business as Canfield Fire Company, is a U.S. local government entity based in Canfield, Ohio, that has established itself as a reliable recipient of federal grant funding dedicated to enhancing firefighter and public safety. The organization operates as a municipal fire department serving the Canfield area and has maintained active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since December 2015, with registration currently valid through May 8, 2026. Cardinal Joint Fire District provides equipment, resources, and operational support to improve firefighting capabilities and protect both emergency personnel and the communities they serve through federal assistance programs.

Cardinal Joint Fire District has received five Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since January 2021, demonstrating consistent success in securing federal support for its operational needs. These grants, totaling at least $1.4 million across the award period, have funded critical projects to enhance firefighter health and safety and strengthen local firefighting capabilities in Canfield, Ohio. The most recent awards include a September 2025 project grant with completion targeted for September 2027 and an August 2024 grant with completion through August 2026, indicating ongoing federal investment in the department's advancement. Previous awards from August 2022, August 2021, and January 2021 similarly supported equipment acquisition and safety initiatives. The funding has been directed toward acquiring critically needed equipment and resources, implementing products and services that directly benefit firefighter protection and public safety operations, and strengthening the department's overall capacity to respond to fire and fire-related hazards. Cardinal Joint Fire District has operated as a prime grantee on all identified awards with no identified federal contract vehicles or sub-award partnerships documented in available records.