Hudson Fire Department Inc.

The Hudson Fire Department Inc. is a U.S. local government entity that operates the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Division, doing business as the Hudson Rescue Squad. This fire department and rescue squad serves the community of Hudson, North Carolina, providing emergency response and fire protection services. The organization has received several federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance its staffing, equipment, and operational capabilities.

Through its federal grant awards, Hudson Fire Department Inc. has primarily received funding from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. The SAFER grants have provided substantial funding to support hiring, recruitment, and retention of firefighters, enabling the department to maintain appropriate staffing levels for emergency response operations. The AFG grant awarded in 2019 provided over $177,000 to acquire equipment, protective gear, training resources, and other essential supplies for firefighting and emergency response activities. These federal grant programs have been instrumental in bolstering Hudson Fire Department's readiness to respond to fires and other emergencies, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the local community they serve.