Old Dock Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Old Dock Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Whiteville, North Carolina, serving the local community through emergency response and fire protection services. Registered in SAM.gov since November 2013, with current registration valid until January 2026, the organization represents a critical local public safety infrastructure that supports fire and emergency response capabilities in its rural county. As a volunteer fire department, it relies on federal grant funding to enhance its operational capacity and acquire necessary equipment to serve the surrounding community effectively.

The department has consistently received federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through two primary grant programs: the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. These grants have supported the department's mission through project-based funding, including a 2024 grant (EMW2023FG07070) and a 2022 grant (EMW2021FG05136) for firefighter assistance, as well as a 2020 SAFER grant (EMW2019FF00886). Additionally, the department has received a sub-grant award from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety for a Rescue Polaris Ranger and trailer, scheduled for October 2024. These federal grant awards demonstrate the organization's ongoing efforts to improve emergency response capabilities, acquire specialized equipment, and potentially support staffing needs for their volunteer firefighting team.