Ohio's Rural Fire Departments Get $8M Boost
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Ohios Small County Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $8M in Grants: A Game-Changer for Rural Fire Services
Over one hundred ninety volunteer fire departments in small counties across Ohio are receiving a significant funding boost with an $8M grant. The Small County Volunteer Fire Department Grant, awarded by the state commerce department and fire marshal, targets rural stations for equipment upgrades and retaining firefighters.
In the Miami Valley, twenty-four departments share $1.3M of the total grant. Gasper Township received the maximum award of $50K for gear replacement, while Gettysburg Rural Fire secured $47K for improved communication tools.
Fire chiefs emphasize the importance of reliable equipment for safety on the fire line, with the grants potentially matching up to 10% of a departments yearly budget in rural areas. The program, which excludes counties with populations over 70K, marks a step towards increased state support for essential rural services.
Local fire leaders are already planning upgrades to save lives and extend resources into the future.
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