Rutland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Rutland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a tax-exempt non-profit organization located in Black River, New York, that has been registered in SAM.gov since September 6, 2018. The organization serves as a prime awardee under the federal grant system, receiving funding to support firefighting operations and emergency services. As a volunteer fire company, the organization provides critical emergency response and fire safety services to its local community while leveraging federal grant support to enhance its operational capabilities and public safety initiatives.

Rutland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. has received consecutive Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards spanning from August 2022 through September 2027. The organization has secured four project grants under the AFG program (CFDA 97.044), with documented awards on August 17, 2022, August 22, 2023, August 19, 2024, and most recently on September 27, 2025. The August 2023 award, valued at $316,978.66, exemplifies the scale of support provided to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. These grants enable Rutland Volunteer Fire Company to deliver products and services that advance the objectives of the AFG program, which is designed to bolster emergency response capabilities, improve firefighter safety, and strengthen community fire prevention and preparedness efforts. The organization has consistently demonstrated its eligibility and capacity to manage federal grant funds as a prime awardee, with no indication of federal contract work or subcontractor relationships in its award history.