West Metro Fire Rescue District

West Metro Fire Rescue District is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since November 2003. As a fire and emergency services provider, the district focuses on enhancing public safety and emergency response capabilities in its service area. Through federal grant awards, West Metro Fire Rescue District primarily receives funding to support staffing, equipment, and operational needs related to fire and emergency response services.

The district has received both prime and sub-grant awards to support its operations and COVID-19 response efforts. A significant prime award came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This $1,137,420.51 project grant, awarded in February 2024, provides three years of funding for additional staffing, personal protective equipment, disinfecting supplies, and other operating costs to enhance the fire department's response capabilities. West Metro Fire Rescue District has also received multiple sub-awards from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, serving as the prime grantee. These sub-awards, ranging from approximately $137,000 to $187,000 each, were specifically allocated to cover COVID-19 related expenses. The funding supported staffing costs, personal protective equipment, disinfecting supplies, and other pandemic response needs incurred from March 2020 through 2021. These grants demonstrate the district's active role in emergency response and its adaptability in addressing public health crises alongside traditional fire and rescue services.