Grants for the 2025 Cycle have been awarded. See the list of departments receiving grants below.
Application for the 2026 cycle will be posted after the first of the year.
The Virginia State Firefighters Association is pleased to announce our that our partnership with Dominion Resources to make grants available to Volunteer Departments that are members of the VSFA has been renewed for 2025
This grant is to be used to purchase equipment that is used in fighting fires and training for firefighters.
Requirements of recipients – Grant recipients are expected to partner with community groups/organizations to provide safety information at least quarterly, throughout the year. This could be local schools, churches, retirement communities, assisted living facility, fairs, carnivals, etc. Dominion Resources is available to partner with the fire department in delivering this information.
Applicants to the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department Grant Program must:
Applicants must be a member of the Virginia State Firefighters Association.
Awards
The maximum amount of any grant will be $3,000.00. Applications must be complete .
Selection of Applicants
A selection committee will review all applications and make the awards.
Effort will be made to reach various geographic areas of Virginia.
Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Departments may reapply to the program each year they meet the requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Notification
All applicants will be notified via email.
2025 Grant Recipients
Bacon District Volunteer Fire Dept.-$3,000.00 -2 Combination Fog Nozzles
Baptist Valley Volunteer FD-$1,438.99 -2-Fire Hooks Unlimited Colorada Hook-, 2 National Hook
Fiberglass w/ Ash Core with D Handle, 2- All Purpose Fire Hook, w/Gas Shutoff, 1 - DEWALT Flex Volt 16 in. 60V Max Cordless Chainsaw, Battery & Charger Included, 1 - Dual Range Fire Nozzle 1''
Barren Springs Vol. FD-$3,000.00 -AED with Pads and First Aid Supplies
Buena Vista Fire Department -$3,000.00 -Battery Operated Fan
Callaway Vol. FD-$3,000.00 -1 complete set PPE
Colonial Heights Fire & EMS-$2,646.00 -Multiple MSA Bacharach Leakator JR w/soft case
Courtland Vol. FD-$3,000.00 -Replace Hose.
Cumberland Fire& EMS-$2,981.40 -30 Bullard Forestry Helmets, 30 Protech Wildland Gloves
Dolphin Volunteer Fire Dept.-$2,848.00 -Four Gas Monitor $1,710, 2 Thermal Imaging Cameras
Dooms Vol. FC-$3,000.00 -Hand Tools. 2-New York Hooks, 4-Flat Head Axes, 12 Forest Rakes, 2 Pulaski Axes-
Dublin Volunteer Fire Dept.-$3,000.00 -3 Ventis MX4 4 gas meters
Farmville Fire Department-$3,000.00 -Replace Suction hose that failed testing.
Hillsville Vol. FD-$3,000.00 -Replace hose.
Mathews Vol. Fire Dept.-$3,000.00 -5 pagers, 2 portable radios.
Melfa Vol. F&R-$2,953.00 -37 particulate blocking hoods
North Halifax Volunteer FD-$1,290.00 -Tools for 1st & 2nd run engines
Powhatan Vol. FD Co. 1-$3,000.00 -2 Chainsaws, 2 Blowers, 2 Air Movers,
2 Drum Fans, 2 Portable Fans, Weed Wacker, 1-6 pack batteries
Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue-$3,000.00 -10 Wildland Helmets & 6 sets of Coveralls.
Rice Volunteer Fire Dept.-$3,000.00 -1 Multi Gas Detector & 22 Stream Light Survivor Flashlights
Riverheads Volunteer FD, Inc.-$3,000.00 -MSA ALTAIR 4xXR Multi-gas Detector & Calibration Kit 2 Multi-Gas Detectors.
Rocky Gap Vol. FD-$2,400.00 -Chainsaw & Blower.
Sharon Vol. FD-$3,000.00 -Hose for new engine.
Shenandoah Vol. FC-$3,000.00 -Replace 15 Structural Boots.
Tasley Volunteer Fire Dept.-$3,000.00 -3 sets PPE