Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Department

Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity based in Windber, Pennsylvania, that has been registered to receive federal awards since February 2013. The organization operates as a volunteer fire department dedicated to protecting the Windber community from fire hazards and providing emergency response services. Through federal grant awards, the department has received funding to enhance its operational capabilities and strengthen public safety through equipment procurement, specialized training, and resource acquisition.

The Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Department has demonstrated a consistent pattern of receiving federal grant support through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Since 2021, the department has received four successive Project Grant awards totaling approximately $220,577.75 in federal funding. The most recent award of $105,840.00 was granted on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, while a prior grant of $114,737.75 was awarded in August 2023. Additional AFG awards were received in August 2024 and August 2021, demonstrating the department's ongoing eligibility and successful grant management. The consistent biennial or annual funding pattern indicates that the department has utilized these grants to procure firefighting equipment, provide specialized training for volunteer firefighters, and obtain resources necessary to enhance emergency response capabilities and community resilience in the Windber area. All funding has been provided directly through FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards with no identified prime or sub-contractor relationships documented in the grant record.