Ne Bossier Parish Fire District 5

Ne Bossier Parish Fire District 5 is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporate entity located in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, that has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding to support fire safety and emergency services. Registered in SAM.gov since October 2017, the organization has consistently pursued federal grant opportunities to enhance its operational capabilities and public safety mission. The fire district serves as a prime awardee under federal grant programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, focusing on improving firefighter safety, training, and emergency response capabilities within the Bossier Parish region.

Ne Bossier Parish Fire District 5 has received four federal grant awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program administered by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, demonstrating sustained commitment to securing federal resources for fire safety initiatives. The most recent award was granted on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, representing the organization's ongoing pursuit of AFG funding. Prior awards include a July 15, 2024 project grant scheduled for completion by July 14, 2026, an August 30, 2022 award valued at $398,200.08 completed in August 2024, and an August 4, 2021 project grant. These grants, structured as project-based assistance, have been directed toward enhancing firefighter safety training and equipment, improving public safety infrastructure, and addressing fire-related hazards. The AFG Program funding has enabled Ne Bossier Parish Fire District 5 to strengthen its operational capacity and advance its core mission of protecting the community from fire and fire-related emergencies through targeted investments in personnel development and critical safety resources.