Volusia County Fire Rescue secures its largest-ever assistance to Firefighters Grant

The almost $600,000 grant will be used to expand the county's firefighter training programs.

By Observer Staff
| 12:00 p.m. August 8, 2024

Volusia County Fire Rescue firefighter James Lucas uses a drip torch in a prescribed burn during a Southern Area Engine Academy training session on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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Volusia County Fire Rescue has secured a $583,636 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the largest assistance to Firefighters Grant the division has ever received, a press release announced Thursday, Aug. 8.

The funds will be used to expand the county's firefighter training programs, incorporating extensive courses designed to enhance response capabilities and safety across a variety of critical operations.

Firefighters will receive instruction in incident command. The grant will also cover state testing and certification fees. This funding, the county states, "will significantly bolster the division's ability to respond to emergencies and serve the community with the highest level of expertise."

"Fire Rescue's greatest asset is its people, and we believe that the strength of our team lies in the continuous growth and development of each firefighter," Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said. “This grant allows us to provide specific training to our team while ensuring they are prepared to protect our community."