Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department Inc., located in Troy, Alabama, is a local government entity registered with the federal government to receive assistance awards. As a volunteer fire department, the organization serves its community by providing emergency response and firefighting services. Through federal grant awards, Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department Inc. receives funding to enhance its operational capacity, improve safety outcomes, and support the professional development of its personnel.

The organization has received three substantial federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), collectively totaling $509,822. The most recent awards were granted in September 2025: a $284,450 grant with a completion date of September 29, 2027, and a $112,918 grant with a completion date of September 26, 2027. An earlier grant of $112,454 was awarded on July 15, 2024, with a completion date of July 14, 2026. These project grants support Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department Inc.'s critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighting personnel. The funding enables the department to acquire essential firefighting equipment, provide comprehensive training for emergency personnel, implement occupational health and wellness programs for first responders, and make necessary infrastructure enhancements. All grants are 24-month project grants managed through FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, demonstrating the federal government's continued investment in strengthening the department's capacity to enhance public and firefighter safety in their service area.