Volunteer Fire Assistance
The Volunteer Fire Assistance program from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture provides equipment and training to boost wildland firefighting capabilities in small Tennessee fire departments.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Deadline to submit updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | December 15, 2026: Application deadline for wildland fire suppression kits
Funding Amounts: Each kit valued at approximately $3,000; awarded to eligible departments.
Summary: Provides wildland fire suppression kits to small Tennessee fire departments to enhance their firefighting capacity.
Description
The Volunteer Fire Assistance program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Division of Forestry, supports fire departments serving communities with populations under 10,000. The program offers Wildland Fire Suppression Kits comprising essential personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools, aiming to strengthen operational readiness and wildland firefighting capabilities for small, often rural, departments throughout Tennessee.
