Ricetown Volunteer Fire Dept. And Rescue

Ricetown Volunteer Fire Dept. And Rescue is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since July 2011, with an active registration valid through September 2025. As a volunteer fire department and rescue organization, the entity provides critical emergency services to its local community, focusing on fire prevention, response, and public safety. The organization has consistently secured federal grant awards, primarily through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically targeting the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which supports fire departments in enhancing their operational capabilities and protecting public safety.

Through its federal grant awards, Ricetown Volunteer Fire Dept. And Rescue has received multiple project grants from FEMA's AFG program, totaling at least $250,000.25 in funding. These grants have been strategically designed to improve the department's capacity to deliver fire and rescue services, with a particular emphasis on enhancing public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. The most recent grant, awarded on August 7, 2024, continues the organization's ongoing mission of community protection, with a project completion date of August 6, 2026. Previous grants, such as those awarded in August 2021, have supported the department's efforts to acquire equipment, improve infrastructure, or develop training programs that directly contribute to more effective emergency response and risk mitigation. While specific details of purchased goods or services are not fully disclosed, the grants consistently align with FEMA's objective of supporting local fire departments in their critical public safety role.