Olcott Fire Company Inc.

Olcott Fire Company Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization located in Burt, New York, registered with the federal government to receive federal awards as of August 29, 2023. The organization serves as a volunteer fire department providing emergency response and firefighting services to its local community. Through federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Olcott Fire Company receives funding to enhance its operational capabilities and equip its personnel with the necessary resources to deliver effective emergency services.

Olcott Fire Company has received six federal grant awards from FEMA's Financial Assistance Awards program since 2021, totaling over $147,000 in cumulative funding. These awards have been distributed across two primary FEMA grant programs: the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (CFDA 97.044) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. The company's most recent awards include a SAFER grant dated December 19, 2025, with a completion date of December 18, 2029, and an Assistance to Firefighters Grant dated September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The July 23, 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $133,800 specifically supported the acquisition of protective equipment, breathing apparatus, firefighting tools, and related training resources to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. Additionally, Olcott Fire Company received Assistance to Firefighters Grants on June 27, 2023, August 2, 2021, and February 17, 2021, all providing project-based funding for equipment procurement and operational enhancements. These grants have enabled the organization to strengthen its capacity to serve the community through improved staffing, equipment, and training initiatives.