Valley Stream Fire Department

The Valley Stream Fire Department is a non-profit, corporate entity registered in SAM.gov, serving the community of Valley Stream, New York. As a fire department, it provides critical emergency response services, focusing on fire prevention, safety, and community protection. The organization has been consistently successful in securing federal grants, particularly from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which has supported its operational capabilities and community safety initiatives through various grant programs.

Through multiple FEMA grant awards, the Valley Stream Fire Department has received substantial funding to enhance its firefighting and emergency response capabilities. The department has been a recipient of Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, totaling over $700,000 in recent years. These grants have enabled the department to procure critical firefighting equipment, safety gear, and support training programs. The most recent grant, awarded in November 2024, is a SAFER grant (EMW2023FF00657) set to run until November 2028, which likely focuses on staffing and personnel support. Previous grants, such as the $301,500 AFG grant in September 2023 and the $400,000 AFG grant in September 2022, have been specifically targeted at improving public and firefighter safety, acquiring emergency response equipment, and implementing health and wellness programs. These federal grant awards demonstrate the department's commitment to maintaining high-quality emergency services and investing in the safety of its community and firefighting personnel.