Straight Mountain Fire Department

Straight Mountain Fire Department is a non-profit organization located in Oneonta, Alabama, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since November 2014. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the department primarily serves its local community by providing critical emergency response and firefighting services. The organization has consistently received federal grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which supports local fire departments in enhancing their operational capabilities and safety infrastructure.

Over the past five years, Straight Mountain Fire Department has been awarded multiple FEMA grants totaling approximately $280,000, with the most recent grant in August 2024 being a $129,884 project grant. These grants have been strategically used to purchase essential firefighting equipment, including protective clothing, extrication tools, hoses, nozzles, and emergency response vehicles. The grants typically span 24-month periods, enabling the department to systematically upgrade its emergency response capabilities. Each grant from the AFG program (CFDA 97.044) has focused on improving the department's capacity to protect and serve its community by providing critical safety equipment and resources for firefighters. The consistent receipt of these grants demonstrates the department's ongoing commitment to maintaining high-quality emergency response standards and its ability to effectively secure federal funding to support its mission.