Herrin City Government

Herrin City Government Fire Department Division, operating as Herrin Fire Department, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards. As a city government organization, it primarily serves the community of Herrin, Illinois, providing essential fire protection and emergency response services. The department has been registered in SAM.gov since October 14, 2016, with its current registration set to expire on August 13, 2025. This registration allows the Herrin Fire Department to participate in federal grant programs, enabling it to enhance its capabilities and resources for the benefit of the local community.

The Herrin Fire Department has been a recipient of federal grant funding, with its most recent award being the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) received on July 20, 2020. This grant, identified as EMW2019FG00440, was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under its Financial Assistance Awards program. The AFG program is designed to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Through this project grant, the Herrin Fire Department likely received funding to strengthen its operational capacity, acquire critical equipment, or enhance firefighter safety. This type of support is crucial for local fire departments to maintain and improve their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel in their communities.