Millersville Rural Fire Protection District

Millersville Rural Fire Protection District, operating as the Millersville Fire Department, is a local government entity located in Millersville, Missouri, that serves as a critical component of the region's emergency response infrastructure. The organization is registered with the federal government as both a U.S. Local Government and Non-Profit Organization, with its SAM.gov registration currently active through April 7, 2026. Through federal grant awards, the district provides essential firefighting and emergency response services that enhance the community's capacity to address fire-related emergencies and maintain adequate staffing levels for emergency response operations.

Millersville Rural Fire Protection District has established a consistent track record of securing federal grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through two primary grant programs. The organization has received multiple awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, with documented project grants awarded on September 16, 2022, June 27, 2023, August 13, 2024, and two additional grants dated September 27, 2025. Most notably, the district received a $188,150 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program award on November 10, 2024, designed to support the hiring and retention of firefighting personnel through November 9, 2028. These project grants, all administered by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, demonstrate the district's ongoing investment in strengthening emergency response capabilities, enhancing firefighter recruitment and retention, and maintaining adequate staffing to serve the Millersville community effectively.