Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department

The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department is a not-for-profit emergency response organization located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, serving the local community with critical fire protection and emergency medical services. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since December 2015, the department has established itself as a consistent recipient of federal grant funding, particularly through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The organization focuses on enhancing public safety through strategic investments in firefighter training, equipment, and infrastructure, demonstrating a commitment to improving emergency response capabilities and protecting both community members and first responders.

Over the past five years, the Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department has been awarded multiple prime federal grants totaling approximately $681,564.72, primarily through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. These grants have supported a range of critical initiatives, including purchasing lifesaving gear, funding enhanced firefighter training programs, and supporting emergency medical services infrastructure. The department has also received sub-awards from the Adjutant General of South Carolina, including grants for fire station construction and COVID-19 emergency medical response programs. The most recent grant, awarded in July 2024 for $309,606.72, will fund two years of firefighter training and new protective equipment, continuing the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities and ensure the safety of both firefighters and the communities they serve.