Town Of Hampstead Fire Department

Town Of Hampstead Fire Department, operating as Hampstead Fire & Rescue, is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since November 2011, serving the community of Hampstead, New Hampshire. As a municipal fire department, it is responsible for providing critical emergency response, firefighting, and public safety services to its local jurisdiction. The organization is strategically positioned to receive federal grants that support its operational capabilities, infrastructure improvements, and emergency preparedness efforts.

Through federal grant awards, Hampstead Fire & Rescue has secured funding from multiple federal agencies, particularly the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The department has received significant grants such as the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, which awarded $1,377,451.72 in March 2025 to enhance firefighting capabilities and support recruitment and retention of firefighters. Additionally, the department has been awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grants and participated in sub-grant awards with key state partners like the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and New Hampshire Department of Safety. These sub-grants have supported diverse projects including emergency operations center upgrades, communications system enhancements, infrastructure rehabilitation (such as rehabilitation of a culvert under NH Route 111), and broader disaster recovery assistance. The grants demonstrate a comprehensive approach to improving local emergency response infrastructure, technological capabilities, and operational readiness through targeted federal funding mechanisms.