The funding was provided through the Tennessee Rescue Squad Grant Program which helps local rescue squads across the state purchase lifesaving equipment.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Fred Atchley, R-Sevierville, announced $52,560 in grant funding has been awarded to Sevier County Rescue Squad.
The funding was provided through the Tennessee Rescue Squad Grant Program which helps local rescue squads across the state purchase lifesaving equipment.
“The men and women of Sevier County Rescue Squad have fearlessly served our community for decades and I’m thrilled to see them receive this support,” Atchley said. “Equipment can be very costly and I’m grateful these grants help ease that financial burden. Thank you to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) for their continued support.”
Sevier County Rescue Squad was one of 95 rescue squads across the Volunteer State selected to receive grants in 2025.
Grantees are able to purchase equipment for incident response and to protect the lives of rescue squad members.
The 113th General Assembly approved $3 million in grant funding to help Tennessee rescue squads purchase lifesaving equipment. Rescue squads provide a range of specialized services including extrication, structural collapse response and swift water rescue.
The SFMO said they received 149 applications from rescue squads across the Volunteer State during the month-long application window. The applications were reviewed, scored and submitted to a seven-member committee for the final award selection.
For information on the grant process and how to apply during the next application period, the SMFO asked squads to contact them at SFMO.grants@tn.gov to learn more.
A full list of all departments receiving grants can be found on their website here.
State Rep. Fred Atchley represents District 12 which includes part of Sevier County.
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