Stella Rural Fire Protection District

Stella Rural Fire Protection District, doing business as Volunteer Fire Department, is a not-for-profit organization registered with SAM.gov since December 2015 and based in Anderson, Missouri. The organization operates as a volunteer fire department serving the Rocky Comfort area and provides critical firefighting and emergency response services to its rural community. Through federal grant awards, Stella Rural Fire Protection District has received funding to enhance public and firefighter safety while strengthening its capacity to deliver essential emergency services to the residents it serves.

Stella Rural Fire Protection District has received three prime federal grant awards through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The most recent award was granted on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, representing the organization's continued engagement with federal funding mechanisms to support firefighting operations. A prior award dated September 13, 2022, with a completion date of September 12, 2024, further demonstrates the organization's recurring eligibility and success in securing federal support. The earliest documented award in this portfolio was a $315,000 project grant awarded on August 23, 2021, with completion targeted for August 22, 2023, which the organization utilized to deliver direct financial assistance to support volunteer firefighting capabilities and emergency response infrastructure. All three awards were structured as project grants through FEMA's financial assistance programs, enabling Stella Rural Fire Protection District to address critical needs in firefighting equipment, training, and emergency response services that enhance both public safety and the protection of its volunteer firefighters.