Owen County

Owen County Volunteer Fire Department Division, operating as Owen County Volunteer Fire Department in Owenton, Kentucky, is a U.S. local government entity that serves as a volunteer fire service organization. The organization is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and maintains active federal grant eligibility through its UEI registration. As a fire protection service provider, Owen County Volunteer Fire Department supports the federal government's emergency preparedness and public safety objectives through competitive grant funding mechanisms designed to strengthen firefighting capabilities at the local level.

Owen County Volunteer Fire Department has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing emergency response infrastructure through federal grant awards, most notably securing a $237,141.92 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025. This award, with completion targeted for September 29, 2027, supports a 24-month initiative focused on advancing the department's fire protection and emergency response capabilities throughout Owen County. Under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, typical applications of such funding include the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment, implementation of comprehensive training and education programs for firefighting personnel, and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance both operational effectiveness and occupational safety. Through this federal partnership, Owen County Volunteer Fire Department strengthens its capacity to protect the public and firefighting personnel from fire-related hazards while supporting broader community resilience and emergency management objectives in Kentucky.