Iowa Fire Protection District 1 Of Calcasieu Parish

Iowa Fire Protection District 1 Of Calcasieu Parish is a non-profit organization registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since September 2018, with registration valid through June 2024. As a fire protection district, the organization serves the local community by providing emergency response and fire safety services. While specific details about its organizational structure and mission are not provided in the available information, the entity has demonstrated an ability to secure federal grant funding to support its operational needs and infrastructure development.

The organization has received federal grant awards primarily through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a notable Assistance to Firefighters Grant (EMW2019FG05164) awarded in August 2020. Recent sub-grant awards indicate the district's focus on infrastructure and operational support, including a $240,516 grant for Iowa Fire Station 1 Building and a separate grant for renting CONEX containers for temporary office space and storage. These awards, facilitated through Homeland Security & Emergency as the prime grantee, suggest the district is actively seeking federal funding to enhance its facilities, improve operational capabilities, and potentially upgrade emergency response infrastructure. The grants demonstrate the organization's strategic approach to leveraging federal resources to support local fire protection and emergency services.