Flatrock Volunteer Fire Department

Flatrock Volunteer Fire Department is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization based in Cologne, West Virginia, that serves as a prime recipient of federal grant funding. The organization is registered in SAM.gov through April 2026 and has established itself as an active participant in federal assistance programs designed to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety.

Flatrock Volunteer Fire Department has been a consistent recipient of Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards program. The department has received four documented project grants since August 2021, demonstrating sustained engagement with this federal funding mechanism. Most recently, the organization was awarded an AFG grant in September 2025 with a completion date of September 26, 2027, following a prior award in August 2024 (completion date August 6, 2026). Additionally, the department received AFG funding in August 2022 and August 2021; the 2021 award totaled $189,000 and was designated to support the acquisition of equipment to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities through upgraded response equipment and resources. These grants align with the AFG program's core objectives of protecting both citizens and emergency responders by providing enhanced resources for fire prevention and hazard mitigation. Through these federal awards, Flatrock Volunteer Fire Department has utilized grant funding to procure firefighting and safety equipment that directly supports the protection of both its personnel and the communities it serves.