Hudson Volunteer Fire Department

Hudson Volunteer Fire Department, located in Hudson, South Dakota, is a local government entity classified as a U.S. local government structure that has maintained active federal funding eligibility since its SAM.gov registration in April 2021. The organization serves as a prime recipient of federal grant awards focused on enhancing emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety within its community. The department does not hold federal contracts but has established itself as a consistent recipient of federal grant funding to support its fire and emergency services mission.

Hudson Volunteer Fire Department has received four successive Assistance to Firefighters Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards program, demonstrating sustained federal support for its operations and equipment needs. The most recent grant award was made on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, followed by prior awards dated July 30, 2024, August 24, 2023, and August 30, 2022. One of the documented grants provided $243,000.58 to support the acquisition of equipment and gear while enhancing public and firefighter safety initiatives related to fire and fire-related hazards. These project grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) have enabled the department to improve fire and life safety initiatives through critical resource acquisition and enhanced training capabilities. Additionally, Hudson Volunteer Fire Department has participated as a sub-awardee under the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, receiving funding from the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Award program in September 2021, further diversifying its federal funding sources for emergency preparedness and public safety objectives.