Volunteer fire departments possibly eligible for money towards equipment and training

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Program (VFA) Grant Program has extended its deadline to apply to July 31. The grant provides funding for volunteer fire departments serving communities with 10,000 residents or less that do not have proper fire protection.

The grant assists the departments with money for equipment, prevention materials and training. If a community qualifies, they can receive up to 50% cost-share toward the purchases of two-way radios, protective clothing, breathing apparatus’ and/or firefighting equipment.

The Nebraska Forest Service said time is running out and urges departments to apply now.

You can apply here.