Lander Volunteer Fire Department

Lander Volunteer Fire Department is a corporate tax-exempt nonprofit organization located in Russell, Pennsylvania, serving the local community through emergency fire services and public safety initiatives. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since August 2012, with current registration valid through October 2025, the department focuses on providing critical firefighting and emergency response capabilities to its local area. The organization consistently receives federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which supports volunteer and career firefighters with essential resources and training.

The Lander Volunteer Fire Department has received multiple FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants totaling at least $189,350, with awards spanning from 2020 to 2024. These project-based grants have enabled the department to purchase critical firefighting equipment and provide comprehensive personnel training, with grant periods typically ranging from one to two years. The most recent grant award, EMW2023FG07839, was received on August 28, 2024, with a completion date of August 27, 2026, continuing the department's ongoing efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety. Each grant award focuses on improving the department's operational capabilities, including equipment acquisition and professional development for firefighting personnel. The grants consistently aim to support the department's mission of protecting their community by providing resources that directly enhance emergency response effectiveness and firefighter safety through targeted investments in equipment and training.