Rowland Rural Fire Dept, Inc.

Rowland Rural Fire Dept, Inc. is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since October 31, 2013. As a rural fire department, it provides essential fire protection and emergency response services to the Rowland community in North Carolina. The organization has successfully secured multiple federal grant awards to enhance its capabilities and improve public safety. These grants have been awarded by civilian agencies, including the Rural Utilities Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, demonstrating the department's commitment to leveraging federal resources to better serve its community.

The department has received several significant grant awards to support its operations and infrastructure. In April 2024, Rowland Rural Fire Dept, Inc. was awarded a Community Facility 2019 Disaster Grant related to Hurricane Florence, which will likely fund recovery efforts and improvements to the department's facilities. Previously, in August 2021, the department received a $163,984.25 grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This two-year project grant aimed to enhance public and firefighter safety by funding protective equipment, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to more effectively protect the community and reduce loss of life from fire-related hazards. Additionally, in April 2021, the department was awarded a Persistent Poverty combination grant and direct loan from the Rural Utilities Service, further supporting its efforts to improve services in an economically challenged area. These diverse grant awards highlight Rowland Rural Fire Dept, Inc.'s proactive approach to securing funding for critical safety and infrastructure improvements in its rural community.