Poquonnock Bridge Fire District

Poquonnock Bridge Fire District is a local government entity located in Groton, Connecticut, registered with the federal government since July 2011 and currently authorized to receive federal awards through August 2026. As a municipal fire district, the organization provides critical public safety services to its community and has established itself as a prime recipient of federal grant funding dedicated to enhancing firefighter capabilities and community fire safety. The district has demonstrated consistent engagement with federal assistance programs to support its operational and safety objectives.

Poquonnock Bridge Fire District has received four Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards program (CFDA #97.044), totaling approximately $321,207.61 in documented awards spanning from July 2021 through September 2025. The most recent award of $207,891.43, dated September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, represents an active project grant focused on critical safety enhancements for firefighters and the community through acquisition of essential equipment and implementation of training programs. Prior awards include a $207,891.43 project grant from July 15, 2024 (completion July 14, 2026), a $113,316.18 project grant from September 2, 2022, and a project grant from July 30, 2021 (completion July 29, 2023). The fire district's consistent pattern of AFG funding utilization demonstrates a robust commitment to addressing equipment needs, personal protective gear, facility modifications, and health and wellness programs for its firefighting personnel, supporting the district's broader public safety mission and community fire-related hazard mitigation objectives.