Mason County Fire District 18

Mason County Fire District 18 is a local government entity based in Hoodsport, Washington, that serves the Mason County area as a fire and emergency response organization. The district has established itself as a capable provider of specialized services to federal agencies, delivering both contract-based services and receiving grant funding to support its operations and mission. Through federal awards, Mason County Fire District 18 provides critical support to federal land management agencies in the Pacific Northwest region, demonstrating expertise in both operational services and emergency preparedness infrastructure.

Mason County Fire District 18 has received two federal contract awards, both issued in 2025 by the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior, Region 6 – Pacific Northwest Region. The first contract, a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $23,014.44 awarded on August 5, 2025, engaged the district to provide specialized transportation and boat services in support of the Bear Gulch project in Tumwater, Washington, with completion scheduled for August 27, 2025. The second contract, valued at $14,500 and awarded on September 9, 2025, engaged the district to provide land rental services at the Bear Gulch location in Tumwater, with an ultimate completion date of October 7, 2025. Both contracts were awarded without small business set-aside designations and represent straightforward service procurements supporting federal land and resource management activities in the region. These contracts demonstrate the district's capability to provide specialized maritime transportation services and real property support to federal agencies.

Mason County Fire District 18 has received two federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The first grant, awarded on September 7, 2021, provided $271,974.80 in project grant funding to support the district's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety from September 2021 through September 2023, enabling the procurement of critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, and training resources. The second grant, awarded more recently on September 27, 2025, provided $142,026.50 in project grant funding to support critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives over a 24-month performance period ending September 26, 2027. Together, these grants totaling $414,001.30 demonstrate FEMA's ongoing commitment to supporting Mason County Fire District 18's mission to enhance emergency response capabilities and protect both the public and firefighting personnel from fire-related hazards in the Hoodsport community.