Wagarville Fire Dept

Wagarville Fire Dept is a non-profit, tax-exempt volunteer fire department located in Wagarville, Alabama that has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding to enhance emergency response capabilities and operational readiness. As a corporate entity registered with SAM.gov since November 2, 2016, the organization operates as a primary awardee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's competitive grant programs, focusing on strengthening firefighting infrastructure and personnel capabilities in rural Alabama.

The Wagarville Fire Dept has demonstrated a consistent track record of successfully obtaining federal grant awards through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program under CFDA 97.044. Most recently, the department received a $300,000 Project Grant award in September 2025 with a 24-month performance period extending through September 2027, representing its commitment to ongoing equipment and training improvements. Historical grant awards include a prior AFG Project Grant from August 2022 with completion in August 2024. Through these awards, the department has procured critical emergency response resources including upgraded protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, firefighting tools and technology, emergency medical services equipment, and personnel training programs. These grant-funded acquisitions directly support the department's mission to protect firefighters and the public from fire and related hazards while maintaining operational readiness in its service area. The department operates as a prime awardee with no identified subcontract partners, managing all grant activities directly through FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards administered at the federal level.