Mary-Del Volunteer Fire Co

Mary-Del Volunteer Fire Co is a non-profit organization located in Marydel, DE 19964. As a volunteer fire department, it provides emergency response services and related resources to the local community.

Through federal grant awards, Mary-Del Volunteer Fire Co has received funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. These grants have aimed to enhance public and firefighter safety by providing equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to equip and train the fire department. For example, in December 2022, Mary-Del received a $290,550.30 project grant from FEMA's AFG program to procure necessary resources over a two-year period. Additionally, in August 2023, the department was awarded a $24,500.00 project grant under the same program for a two-year period. The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service also provided a $202,840.00 project grant in May 2023 under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program. This grant aimed to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve community facilities providing essential services to rural residents served by Mary-Del Volunteer Fire Co.