Scranton Volunteer Fire Company Inc.

Scranton Volunteer Fire Co Inc. is a tax-exempt non-profit organization located in Hamburg, New York, that has been registered to receive federal awards since January 2016. The organization serves as a volunteer fire department providing critical fire and life safety services to the Hamburg, NY community and operates as a prime recipient of federal grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Through its federal grant awards, Scranton Volunteer Fire Co Inc. receives direct financial assistance to support operational enhancements, equipment procurement, and personnel development that strengthen emergency response capabilities.

The organization has received three Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awards from FEMA's Financial Assistance Awards program, totaling $585,478 across multiple funding cycles. The most recent award, granted on September 30, 2025, for $165,478 with a performance period extending through September 2027, supports critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighters and emergency responders. A prior award dated August 13, 2024, with completion scheduled for August 12, 2026, continued the organization's capacity-building efforts. The largest award in the organization's grant history was $420,000, granted on August 29, 2022, with a two-year performance period concluding in August 2024, which focused on enhancing public and firefighter safety through direct financial assistance for delivering fire and life safety services. Collectively, these AFG program awards demonstrate Scranton Volunteer Fire Co Inc.'s consistent federal funding relationship focused on advancing first responder safety, mitigating fire-related risks, and supporting the operational resilience of the volunteer fire department serving the Hamburg community.