Walters Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

Walters Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, dedicated to providing essential emergency response services to its local community. Registered in SAM.gov since September 14, 2017, the organization primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs that support firefighting and emergency preparedness. As a recognized other not-for-profit organization, Walters Volunteer Fire Department Inc. focuses on enhancing public and firefighter safety through strategic federal grant funding, which enables them to acquire critical equipment, protective gear, and support ongoing training initiatives.

The department has consistently received Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with recent awards demonstrating a pattern of support for critical emergency response infrastructure. Their most recent grant award on September 4, 2024, totaled $136,780 and will support procurement of firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, training programs, and facility modifications to improve emergency response capabilities. Previous grants, such as the EMW2020FG10456 and EMW2019FG03653, followed similar patterns of funding aimed at enhancing the department's operational readiness. These FEMA grants under the AFG Program (CFDA 97.044) provide crucial resources that enable the Walters Volunteer Fire Department to maintain high-quality emergency services, purchase necessary equipment, and implement training programs that directly contribute to community safety and resilience in their service area.