Mystic Fire Department

Mystic Fire Department is a U.S. local government entity located in Mystic, Connecticut, that has been registered to receive federal awards since May 2011. The department operates as a municipal fire service and has established itself as a consistent recipient of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding. Through its federal grant awards, Mystic Fire Department receives financial support to enhance emergency response capabilities, improve public safety, and invest in critical infrastructure and equipment necessary for fire and emergency services operations.

Mystic Fire Department has received multiple federal grant awards totaling at least $246,400 from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, demonstrating a sustained commitment to securing federal funding for departmental improvements. The department's grant portfolio includes participation in two primary FEMA grant programs: the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program and the Port Security Grant Program. Under the AFG Program, Mystic Fire Department received a $121,400 project grant in July 2024 with a 24-month performance period, which supported critical infrastructure enhancements, equipment procurement, and health and wellness programs for first responders. Additionally, the department has been awarded multiple Port Security Grants totaling $125,000 from the most recent award in September 2025, with previous awards dating back to September 2021 and September 2022. These port security grants support maritime transportation infrastructure security initiatives, including the procurement of security-related equipment, development of security plans, maritime security training, and operational improvements to protect critical surface transportation assets and port facilities from potential terrorist attacks and major disasters. All of Mystic Fire Department's federal grant awards have been direct prime awards with no documented sub-contractor relationships, indicating that the department serves as the primary recipient and implementer of these federal funding initiatives.