Dickinson Fire District

Dickinson Fire District is a U.S. local government entity located in Dickinson Center, New York, that has been registered to receive federal awards since September 2011. As a township fire district, the organization provides emergency response and firefighting services to its community and has demonstrated a consistent track record of securing federal grant funding to support and enhance its operational capabilities. The district maintains active registration with SAM.gov, though its current registration is set to expire on February 4, 2026.

Dickinson Fire District has received three prime federal grant awards from two distinct federal agencies, reflecting a diversified approach to securing funding for its operations and infrastructure. Most recently, the district was awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards on December 19, 2025, with a completion date of December 18, 2026, demonstrating continued focus on personnel and emergency response capabilities. Prior to that, the district received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards on August 13, 2024, with completion scheduled for August 12, 2026, which supports equipment, training, and operational needs critical to firefighting efforts. Additionally, Dickinson Fire District received a Community Facility Grant from the Rural Utilities Service on June 27, 2023, with completion by June 27, 2025, indicating investment in facility infrastructure and community resources. These project grants collectively illustrate the district's engagement with federal funding mechanisms designed to enhance firefighting capacity, emergency response staffing, and community facility improvements.