Fire Departments Receive Grants Administered by DNR Forestry

Posted on Author Mitch Columbe

Volunteer Fire Assistance grants have been awarded to area volunteer fire departments.

The awards, which were recently announced by DNR Director Dan Bortner, will be used for training, installation of dry hydrants, or to purchase necessary firefighting equipment and gear to combat wild land fires. The grants are administered by the DNR Division of Forestry and made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public lands protected and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. The awarded grants range from $1,250 to $5,000.

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Local Fire Departments Receive Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

Several local fire departments received Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to be used for a variety of needs.  The grants are administered by the DNR Division of Forestry and made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 

Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public wildlands protected, and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters.

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Local Fire Departments Receive Grants

Posted on Author WKVI

73 rural and volunteer fire departments from 46 counties across Indiana have been awarded more than $310,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants from the Department of Natural Resources.

The DNR Forestry staff reviews grant applications and selects recipients based on population density, acres of public wildlands protected, and wildlife fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. Grants can be used for training, installation of dry hydrants, or purchasing necessary firefighting equipment and personal protective gear. Local fire departments that receive grants must match the grant with cash or in-kind contributions.

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