Limestone Volunteer Fire Department

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Limestone, New York, that has been registered with SAM.gov since April 2013 to receive federal funding. The organization serves as a volunteer fire department dedicated to protecting public safety and enhancing emergency response capabilities within its community. Through federal grant awards, Limestone Volunteer Fire Department receives funding to strengthen its operational infrastructure, equipment, and personnel capabilities in support of fire prevention and emergency response services.

The department has successfully secured three federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through two primary grant programs designed to enhance firefighting and emergency response operations. Most recently, on September 30, 2025, the department received a $120,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to support critical equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders, with completion scheduled for September 29, 2027. Additionally, the department was awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant on June 25, 2023, which extends through June 24, 2027, supporting workforce development and staffing adequacy for emergency response. Previously, the department received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant on August 23, 2021, which concluded on August 22, 2023. Collectively, these grants demonstrate the department's focus on modernizing equipment and infrastructure, developing trained personnel, and enhancing both firefighter safety and public protection capabilities through federally funded initiatives administered by FEMA.