Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department

Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department is a U.S. local government entity based in Cullman, Alabama, that has been registered in SAM.gov since February 2011 to receive federal funding. As a volunteer fire department, the organization provides emergency response and firefighting services to the Cullman community while utilizing federal grant awards to enhance its operational capabilities and emergency response infrastructure.

Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department has received four Project Grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling approximately $285,098.85 through two primary federal funding programs: the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. The organization's grant-funded activities have encompassed the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment, procurement of personal protective gear for firefighters, implementation of comprehensive training programs, and facility improvements designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities. Specifically, the department received $175,499.85 under the AFG Program in September 2021 for safety-enhancing products and services, followed by another AFG award in September 2023, and a $109,599 AFG grant in August 2024 to support equipment acquisition and facility enhancements. Most recently, in December 2025, Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department received a SAFER grant that will extend through December 2029, representing the department's commitment to maintaining adequate staffing levels and emergency response readiness. All awards have been administered through FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, and there is no indication of prime or sub-partner involvement in these grant awards.