Fire Grants, VFA, and FD Support

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Dry Hydrant Grant

Dry hydrants can be useful in rural areas with limited access to municipal water supplied hydrants. Funding may be available for implementation of this unpressurized permanent water supply through a Dry Hydrant Grant.

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Volunteer Fire Capacity

Funding from the USDA Forest Service is received and allocated through a grant process in an effort to improve capabilities and effectiveness of rural fire departments.

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Fire Department Support

From Smokey Bear Suit loan, to forestry hose exchange, to forest fire assistance, the Forest Protection Program has a lot to offer to fire departments across Connecticut.