Central Fire District

Central Fire District is a U.S. local government entity based in Smithville, Ohio, that has been registered to receive federal awards since February 2012. The organization serves as a township fire district and provides emergency response and firefighting services to its community. Through federal grant awards, Central Fire District has received funding to enhance its operational capabilities, staffing resources, and emergency response infrastructure.

Central Fire District has received three prime federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards program, demonstrating a sustained commitment to strengthening its fire and emergency services. The district secured a $491,536.44 Project Grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) effective from February 5, 2024 through February 4, 2027, which specifically supports staffing and deployment capabilities to enhance emergency response readiness and ensure adequate community fire protection. Additionally, Central Fire District received two Project Grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, with awards dated July 25, 2024 (completion by July 24, 2026) and September 27, 2025 (completion by September 26, 2027). These grants collectively support the district's ability to maintain adequate staffing levels, improve emergency response capabilities, and ensure comprehensive fire and emergency protection services to the communities it serves. No sub-partners or prime contract vehicles were identified in the district's award history, indicating that Central Fire District serves as the direct recipient and implementer of these federal grant-funded initiatives.