Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department

Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization located in Chapmanville, West Virginia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since November 2014. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the department serves its local community by providing essential fire and emergency response services. The organization has been a recipient of federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which supports fire departments in enhancing their operational capabilities and public safety infrastructure.

The fire department has consistently received federal grant awards focused on improving emergency response capabilities. Its most recent significant grant, awarded on August 19, 2024, is a $156,757.61 project grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This grant will support the department's efforts to acquire critical equipment, provide training, and implement safety improvements over a 24-month period. Previous grants from the same program, such as those awarded in September 2020 and July 2020, similarly aimed to strengthen the department's capacity to respond effectively to fire and emergency incidents. These grants typically cover essential needs like personal protective gear, emergency response vehicle acquisitions, facility modifications, and health and wellness programs for first responders, demonstrating the department's commitment to maintaining high standards of public safety and emergency preparedness.