Iowa DNR offering over $400,000 in grants to help fire departments fight wildfires

Iowa DNR offering over $400,000 in grants to help fire departments fight wildfires

The grants are aimed at helping rural fire departments, as they often have less funding to cover wider areas.

Iowa DNR Offers $416,000 in Grants for Rural Fire Departments

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is awarding over $400,000 in grants to help rural fire departments better equip themselves for fighting wildfires. These cost-sharing grants, where the DNR matches department contributions, will support over 100 departments across the state in purchasing specialized wildfire gear. DNR Fire Program supervisor, Jason Walker, emphasized the unique challenges of fighting wildfires in rural areas, which often …

Milford, Fostoria receive 2024 DNR Fire Assistance Grants

Local fire departments were included in nearly $416,000 cost-share grants from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Both the Milford and Fostoria fire departments were successful in receiving grant funding through our Volunteer Fire Assistance program,” DNR Fire Program Supervisor Jason Walker said. “This money originates from the federal government and is passed on to the states to distribute to volunteer fire departments in the form of a…