Citizens Fire Company No.1 Of Penbrook

Citizens Fire Company No.1 Of Penbrook is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since August 3, 2013, with an active registration until May 15, 2025. As a local fire department serving the Penbrook, Pennsylvania area, the organization focuses on providing critical fire and emergency response services to its community. The company consistently receives federal grant awards, specifically through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which supports fire departments in enhancing their operational capabilities and public safety infrastructure.

The organization has received multiple prime federal grant awards from FEMA, all under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, focusing on improving firefighter and public safety capabilities. These grants, ranging from $113,900.20 in 2021 to subsequent awards in 2022 and 2024, are project-based grants designed to provide direct financial assistance for enhancing fire department resources and capabilities. The grants support the delivery of products and services that improve the fire department's ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards. Each grant typically spans a two-year period, with the most recent award (EMW2023FG07477) scheduled to complete on August 12, 2026. The funding appears to be primarily used for equipment acquisition, training, or infrastructure improvements that directly benefit the fire department's operational effectiveness in protecting the Penbrook community.