Cedar Grove Fire Department

Cedar Grove Fire Department is a tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Thorsby, Alabama, registered with the federal government to receive grant awards since January 2013. The organization provides emergency response and firefighting services to its community and has established itself as a recipient of federal grants focused on enhancing fire and emergency response capabilities. As a local fire department, Cedar Grove Fire Department delivers critical public safety services while leveraging federal funding to strengthen operational capacity and community protection.

Cedar Grove Fire Department has received three federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under its financial assistance programs, demonstrating a consistent commitment to accessing federal resources for emergency services enhancement. The department's grant history includes participation in the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which provided a $216,186 award in August 2021 designed to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Additionally, Cedar Grove Fire Department secured funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program in November 2021, which supports adequate staffing levels for emergency response operations. Most recently, the department received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in September 2025, with completion expected in September 2027, indicating ongoing investment in equipment, infrastructure, or capabilities that advance public safety objectives. These grants represent Cedar Grove Fire Department's focus on strengthening emergency response capabilities, improving firefighter and public safety, and maintaining adequate staffing levels to serve its Thorsby community effectively.