The Fall River Valley Fire Protection District has received a $10,000 grant from State Farm® to purchase new firefighting equipment. The donation, made in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), was announced in recognition of Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day.
The district is one of 150 volunteer fire departments across the nation to receive funding through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. In total, State Farm awarded $1.5 million in grants to help volunteer departments secure critical equipment to improve responder safety, effectiveness and community service.
With the funding, Fall River Valley Fire Protection District will purchase new turnout gear, including three structural sets and two wildland sets.
“Our firefighters are dedicated to answering the call, no matter the hour or circumstance,” said Chief James White. “Ensuring they have the right equipment and tools is essential to keeping them safe and effective on the job. This generous support from State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council will help us better protect both our responders and our community.”
This is the second year of the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. Since launching in 2024, the initiative has provided $2.5 million in grants to 250 departments nationwide. Volunteer fire departments make up 65 percent of the U.S. fire service and are essential to public safety, particularly in rural and small-town communities. Many operate with limited budgets and struggle to secure funding for critical protective gear.
In addition to the grants, State Farm offered the first 2,000 eligible firefighters complimentary one-year memberships to the NVFC, the nation’s leading association representing volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. Membership provides access to training, tools, resources and support networks to enhance firefighter readiness and success.
For more information and a full list of grant recipients, visit www.nvfc.org/statefarm.
About State Farm
For more than 100 years, State Farm’s mission has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. More than 19,000 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts, including auto, fire, life, health, commercial and financial services. The company also offers coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is the parent company of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list. For more information, visit www.statefarm.com.
About the National Volunteer Fire CouncilThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. The NVFC advocates for volunteers at the national level and provides resources, programs, training and support for first responders across the country. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
