Firefighter Property Program Grant

The Firefighter Property Program, managed by the North Carolina Forest Service, provides surplus military equipment to eligible fire departments at no cost. This initiative enhances emergency response capabilities by supplying vital resources such as vehicles, fire trucks, generators, and specialized gear. By ensuring local fire departments have access to this equipment, the program strengthens community safety and preparedness, ultimately benefiting the residents of North Carolina.

NOTE: For information on participating in this program, please contact your county forest ranger.
The forest products industry is the largest manufacturing business sector in the state, contributing approximately $34.9 billion annually to the state's economy and providing around 148,000 jobs for North Carolinians.
Through an agreement with the Department of Defense administered by the USDA Forest Service the NCFS is able to obtain surplus military equipment that can be used by emergency service providers. The major difference between this program and the Federal Excess Personnel Property Program (FEPP) is that qualifying organizations may be eligible to receive ownership of the equipment with few restrictions on use or disposal and at no cost.
Available equipment under the Firefighter Property Program consists of the following:

• Vehicles, such as pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, 2½ ton trucks, 5 ton trucks, utility vans and box trucks
• Fire trucks (tankers and pumpers)
• Generators
• Trailers
• Light towers
• Light bars and sirens
• Hoses, nozzles and pumps
• Fresh air compressors
• Breathing apparatus
• Tanks (water and fuel)
• Forcible entry and extraction devices
• Fabrication materials
• Conex and other types of shipping containers
• Turnout gear

Eligibility

Fire departments in North Carolina are eligible to apply.