DNR Awards Grants to Rural & Volunteer Fire Departments

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 10:05 AM

Four local departments were awarded funding.

Milan Volunteer Fire Department. Facebook photo.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded more than $454,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants.

A total of 101 rural and volunteer fire departments from 58 counties received funding.

The awards will be used to fund training or purchase necessary firefighting equipment and gear to combat wildland fires

Local award recipients are:

Brookville VFD, $5,000 for Communications
Metamora VFD, $1,500 for Safety
Batesville VFD & Rescue Department EMS 10, $4,500 for Wildland Gear
Milan VFD, $5,000 for Wildland Gear

Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public lands protected, and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. As in past years, emphasis was given to projects that involved the fighting of wildfires.

Fire departments interested in applying for future grants should contact Mark Huter, Assistant State Fire Coordinator, Fire Control Headquarters, 6220 Forest Road, Martinsville, IN 46151, or call 765-792-4654.

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