Pennsville Township

Pennsville Township Emergency Management Division, operating as the Pennsville Police Department, is a U.S. local government entity based in Pennsville, New Jersey. As a municipal emergency management and public safety organization, the division serves the federal government through grant awards that strengthen local firefighting and emergency response capabilities. The entity has established itself as a reliable recipient of federal funding dedicated to enhancing the safety and operational effectiveness of its emergency services personnel and infrastructure.

Pennsville Township has received three consecutive Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) under CFDA 97.044 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing fire and emergency management services. The most recent award, granted on September 27, 2025, totals $109,459.00 and runs through September 26, 2027, supporting critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the local fire department. Previously, the division received a $258,605.40 AFG award covering August 29, 2022 through August 28, 2024, which focused on equipment and resource upgrades to enhance the capacity to prevent and respond to fire-related emergencies. An additional AFG award was issued on June 27, 2023, with a completion date of June 26, 2025. These grant awards reflect Pennsville Township's focus on providing goods, services, and training that enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards, with funding directed toward emergency response infrastructure, protective equipment, personnel development, and overall fire prevention and hazard mitigation capabilities.