Local Fire Departments Receive Grants

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that 245 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants totaling $10 million in 2025 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.

Created through legislation overseen by Governor Bill Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program provides grant monies to volunteer fire departments. Volunteer departments use the grants to purchase firefighting equipment or help meet local matching requirements for federal equipment grants.

·        Cowan Fire Volunteer Fire Department

·        Belvidere Volunteer Rural Fire Company

·        Huntland Volunteer Fire Department

·        Metro Moore Volunteer Fire Department

·        Pelham Valley Fire and Rescue

·        Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department

·        Tracy City Volunteer Fire Department

·        North Franklin County Volunteer Fire Department