Sen. Seal announces more than $1.77 million in volunteer fire and rescue grants for Senate District 8
(NASHVILLE) – Today, Senator Jessie Seal (R-New Tazewell) announced Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad Grants across Senate District 8 will receive more than $1.77 million in state grant funding through the Department of Commerce and Insurance to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve public safety.
"Volunteer firefighters and rescue squads are often the first to answer the call when Tennesseans need help most," said Seal. "These grants provide critical resources to support the brave men and women who dedicate their time to protecting our communities. I appreciate the state's continued investment in public safety and the invaluable service these departments provide every day."
Grant recipients in Senate District 8 include:
Harrogate Volunteer Fire Department – $60,475
North Claiborne County Volunteer Fire Department – $56,730
North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department – $54,488
South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department – $47,200
Springdale Volunteer Fire Department – $9,570
Tazewell/New Tazewell Fire Department – $50,452
Cumberland Gap Volunteer Fire Department – $47,200
Bean Station Volunteer Fire Department – $54,929.60
Thorn Hill Volunteer Fire Department – $50,174
Treadway Volunteer Fire Department – $27,075
Washburn Volunteer Fire Department – $8,985
Bean Station Volunteer Rescue Squad – $32,059
Grainger County Rescue Squad and Crewettes – $33,561
Camp's Volunteer Fire Department – $69,020
Sneedville Volunteer Fire Department – $69,020
Vandy-Blackwater Volunteer Fire Department – $84,725
Hancock County Rescue Squad – $41,720
Craters Valley Volunteer Fire Department – $64,500
Church Hill Fire Department – $47,200
Clinch Valley Volunteer Fire Department – $73,912
Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department – $43,801
Hawkins County Emergency Response Team (Hazmat) – $10,296
Lakeview Fire Department – $56,490
Stanley Valley Volunteer Fire Department – $51,221
Striggersville Volunteer Fire Department – $64,500
Rogersville Fire Department – $40,565
Surgoinsville Fire Department – $47,200
Church Hill Rescue Squad – $121,740
Hawkins County Rescue Squad – $32,025
Mount Carmel Fire Department – $47,370
Dandridge Fire Department – $54,079
Lakeway Central Volunteer Fire Department – $21,804
New Market Volunteer Fire Department – $10,460
White Pine Volunteer Fire Department – $58,506.34
Jefferson County Rescue Squad – $33,085
Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department – $56,845
Jefferson City Fire Department – $38,140
The funding, awarded through the Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Grant Program, will help departments purchase equipment, enhance emergency response operations and better serve their local communities.
The Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Grant Program provides funding to assist Tennessee's volunteer fire departments and rescue squads with purchasing equipment, improving operations and enhancing emergency response services across the state.
For more information, visit the Department of Commerce and Insurance website.
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