Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company

Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company is a local government entity located in Mineral Point, Pennsylvania, serving as a critical emergency response organization for its community. Registered in SAM.gov since 2012, the fire company operates as a volunteer-based municipal service dedicated to providing fire protection and emergency services to local residents. The organization primarily engages with the federal government through grant programs that support public safety infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.

The fire company has consistently received Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which have provided substantial funding to enhance its operational capabilities. Between 2020 and 2024, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company was awarded multiple project grants totaling approximately $1.38 million, with individual awards ranging from $549,999.50 to $830,000.50. These grants have specifically supported critical objectives such as acquiring emergency equipment, protective gear, and funding training programs to improve firefighter and public safety. The AFG program grants enable the fire company to strengthen its emergency response infrastructure, purchase necessary protective equipment, upgrade emergency vehicles, and develop comprehensive training resources that directly improve the organization's ability to protect and serve the Mineral Point community. Each grant award has been structured as a project grant with defined completion timelines, typically spanning one to two years, and focuses on enhancing the fire company's capacity to respond effectively to fire and fire-related emergencies.