Hose Company NO. 1

Hose Company NO. 1 is a non-profit organization located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since November 20, 2013, with a registration valid until September 21, 2025. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization primarily serves as a local fire department focused on emergency response and community safety. The company has been actively engaged in federal grant programs, specifically those administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which support firefighting and emergency response capabilities.

Over the past few years, Hose Company NO. 1 has received multiple federal grants through FEMA's critical emergency response funding programs. The organization has been a recipient of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. In November 2024, they were awarded a significant $371,965 SAFER Grant to enhance firefighting capabilities through volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention. A previous grant in September 2022 provided $1,417,238.48 for equipment and vehicle purchases to modernize emergency response infrastructure. These grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to improving firefighter safety, emergency preparedness, and community protection by acquiring essential equipment, updating vehicles, and maintaining a robust volunteer firefighting workforce. The grants consistently focus on enhancing the department's capacity to respond effectively to fires and emergency situations, ultimately protecting both first responders and local citizens.