City Of Marks

City of Marks Fire Department is a local government entity based in Marks, Mississippi, that serves as a municipal fire service provider. As a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since July 2009, the Fire Department has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding to enhance its operational capabilities and service delivery. The organization primarily operates through federal grant awards that support critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives aimed at strengthening public safety and firefighter safety in the Marks community.

The City of Marks Fire Department has demonstrated consistent engagement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), securing three prime federal grant awards since 2022. The most recent award, issued on September 27, 2025, provided $163,800 in Project Grant funding with a completion date of September 26, 2027, designated for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Prior to this, the Fire Department received a $102,000.88 Project Grant awarded on September 11, 2022, with a project period extending through September 10, 2024, and a second FEMA AFG award on August 9, 2023, with completion scheduled for August 8, 2025. Additionally, the City of Marks Fire Department participated as a sub-grantee under a Mississippi Development Authority prime grant award dated January 27, 2021, which supported sewer improvements infrastructure within the municipality. These grant awards collectively reflect the Fire Department's focus on enhancing firefighting capabilities, public safety infrastructure, and emergency response services through federal financial assistance.