Lusk Volunteer Fire Department

Lusk Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Gilbertown, Alabama, dedicated to providing essential emergency fire and rescue services to its local community. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since August 25, 2015, with a current registration valid through November 17, 2025, the organization represents a critical local public safety infrastructure serving rural Alabama. The department has consistently participated in federal grant programs, specifically focusing on obtaining financial assistance to support and enhance its firefighting capabilities.

The Lusk Volunteer Fire Department has received multiple Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HQ Financial Assistance Awards program between 2019 and 2024. These project grants, awarded annually, demonstrate the department's ongoing commitment to upgrading equipment, training personnel, and improving emergency response capabilities. The grant awards, with IDs ranging from EMW2019FG02969 to EMW2023FG02169, have provided crucial funding to support the department's mission. Each grant cycle has a typical duration of approximately two years, with award dates consistently occurring in August and completion dates extending into the subsequent years. While the specific details of each grant's expenditure are not provided, the consistent pattern of awards suggests the department successfully secures funding to maintain and enhance its firefighting and emergency response infrastructure, likely including equipment purchases, training programs, and operational improvements critical to serving its local community.