Snohomish County Fire Protection District 26

Snohomish County Fire Protection District 26 Sky Valley Fire Division is a U.S. local government entity located in Gold Bar, Washington, registered in SAM.gov since 2005. The district provides critical emergency response and firefighting services within its jurisdiction, with a focus on public and firefighter safety. Through federal contract and grant awards, the organization engages with federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and FEMA to support regional emergency preparedness, satellite communication infrastructure, and firefighter safety initiatives.

The federal contract awards for Snohomish County Fire Protection District 26 primarily involve satellite service equipment and support for federal agencies. Specifically, the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6) has awarded the district two purchase orders: one for $8,525 in July 2024 for satellite service equipment under the DIAMOND COMPLEX ORUPF240303 SSTS requirement, and another for $2,100 in September 2022 for a satellite kit under the CEDAR CREEK OR-WIF-220180 project. These contracts were not designated with any specific set-aside status and focused on providing technical communication support for federal operations, particularly in forest and wilderness management contexts.

The federal grant awards for Snohomish County Fire Protection District 26 are predominantly through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which aims to improve public and firefighter safety. The district received a significant $370,302.10 grant in December 2022, valid through December 2024, to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. Another AFG grant was awarded in February 2021, though specific funding details were not provided. Additionally, the district is positioned to receive a sub-grant from the Washington State Military Department related to disaster recovery for severe winter storms, flooding, and related natural events. These grants collectively support critical infrastructure upgrades, safety equipment procurement, and training initiatives for local firefighting and emergency response operations.