City Of Woonsocket

The City of Woonsocket's Fire Department Division, operating as the Woonsocket Fire Department and based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a local government entity that has established itself as a consistent recipient of federal grant funding to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety. As a U.S. local government fire department, the organization provides critical fire suppression, emergency response, and hazard mitigation services to the Woonsocket community while leveraging federal grant programs to modernize its operations and expand its service capacity. The Fire Department's SAM.gov registration, which is set to expire on February 18, 2026, reflects its active engagement in federal funding opportunities and its commitment to meeting compliance requirements for federal awards.

The Woonsocket Fire Department has demonstrated sustained success in securing federal grant funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), accumulating over $3.5 million in federal support across multiple award cycles. The department's recent and historical prime federal grant awards include four major project grants totaling approximately $1.11 million: a $288,950 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awarded on September 30, 2025; a $276,139 AFG award from August 19, 2024; a $424,785.36 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awarded on August 7, 2023; and a $122,000.10 AFG grant from September 3, 2021. These grants have supported the procurement of critical equipment including hazardous materials response equipment, acquisition of vehicles and apparatus, implementation of training programs for specialized response capabilities, health and wellness initiatives for firefighting personnel, and most significantly, staffing enhancements through additional firefighter hiring. The department has also received federal sub-award funding, including a grant from the Service Members Assistance Fund in October 2022 specifically designated for hazardous materials team management, equipment, overtime, and training. This comprehensive portfolio of FEMA funding demonstrates the Fire Department's strategic focus on emergency preparedness, equipment modernization, workforce development, and specialized hazmat response capabilities to serve the Woonsocket community.