Town Of Sweden Fire Department

The Town of Sweden Fire Department is a local government entity based in Bridgton, Maine, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and focused on providing critical emergency services to the community of Harrison. As a municipal fire department, it plays a crucial role in public safety, emergency response, and community protection. The department has successfully secured federal grant awards that support its mission to enhance firefighting capabilities, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure resilience.

The Town of Sweden Fire Department has received significant federal grant funding from two primary agencies: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In September 2022, the department was awarded $177,881.50 through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to acquire equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, and training resources aimed at improving firefighter and public safety. More recently, in August 2024, the department received a substantial $1,150,000 grant from HUD's Economic Development Initiative and Community Project Funding program, which will support broader community development and emergency response capabilities. Additionally, the department has received sub-grant awards from the Maine Emergency Management Agency for infrastructure projects, including permanent culvert work and road improvements on Haskell Hill, Marr, and Trull Brook Roads. These grants demonstrate the department's comprehensive approach to community safety, infrastructure resilience, and emergency preparedness through strategic federal funding.