Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department

Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department is a non-profit organization located in Lawrence, NY, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) from February 5, 2020, with a registration valid until November 9, 2025. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the fire department serves the local community of Lawrence by providing critical emergency response and fire protection services. While specific details about the organization's internal structure are not provided, its primary mission appears to be ensuring public safety through professional firefighting and emergency management capabilities.

The fire department has been a recipient of federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through two notable grant programs: the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. In August 2023, they received a SAFER Grant worth $110,409.09, designed to enhance the department's staffing and operational readiness to respond to emergencies and protect the community. Additionally, they received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in August 2020, which likely supported equipment, training, or operational improvements. The department has also been involved in a sub-grant award from the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services in April 2025, focused on management costs, indicating their participation in broader state-level emergency management and preparedness initiatives. These federal grant awards demonstrate the fire department's commitment to maintaining and improving its emergency response capabilities through strategic federal funding support.