Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) provide assistance in training, equipment purchases, and prevention activities, on a cost share basis. The assistance is provided to increase firefighter safety, improve the fire fighting capabilities of rural volunteer fire departments, and enhance protection in the urban-wildland interface.
The Volunteer Fire Assistance program is available from the USDA Forest Service through the State of Alaska, Division of Forestry.
Only fire departments with a service area of less than 10,000 population and registered with the State Fire Marshall are eligible.
For consideration departments are required to be current on VFA grants. The grant application period typically runs from December 15 until March 15 annually.
2011 VFA Grant Awards (PDF)
VFA PowerPoint presentation (PPT)
Criteria for Volunteer Fire Assistance(PDF)
2012 VFA Application Process (PDF)
2012 VFA Application (PDF)
