Poquoson Fire / Rescue

Poquoson Fire / Rescue is a U.S. local government entity based in Poquoson, Virginia, registered with SAM.gov since June 2013. As a municipal fire and rescue department, the organization provides emergency response and public safety services to its community. Through federal grant awards, Poquoson Fire / Rescue has secured funding to enhance its operational capabilities, particularly in firefighting equipment acquisition and critical infrastructure protection, demonstrating its role as a key recipient of federal emergency management resources.

Poquoson Fire / Rescue has been a consistent recipient of federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through multiple programs over the past three years. Most notably, the department received a $180,700 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award in August 2023, which supported the procurement of firefighting equipment and enhancement of port security capabilities during a two-year project period extending through August 2025. Additionally, the organization has received three consecutive PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM awards from FEMA, with grants awarded in August 2023, September 2024, and most recently in September 2025, each designated as project grants with multi-year completion timelines. These port security grants reflect Poquoson Fire / Rescue's critical role in protecting the region's maritime infrastructure and supporting emergency preparedness initiatives. The department's grant portfolio demonstrates a strategic focus on acquiring operational fire and rescue assets while simultaneously strengthening security protections for port-related critical infrastructure, positioning the organization as an important partner in both local emergency response and national port security objectives.