Federal Equipment for Local Fire Departments

How it works

Fire departments across Missouri can receive excess federal property through programs run with the Department and the U.S. Forest Service. The page says the equipment is processed and housed at the Rural Forest Fire Equipment Center in Lebanon, Missouri.

What the money covers

The page describes the available items as excess federal property, including various types of vehicles and firefighting or emergency-response equipment. It does not list a cash amount because this is a property transfer/borrow program rather than a grant.

Program types

• Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP): local fire departments may use federal excess property, but the federal government keeps ownership. Departments may borrow the property and must return it when the need has passed or the property is no longer functional.
• Fire Fighter Property (FFP): MDC acquires federal excess property and transfers ownership to local Missouri fire departments.

How to apply

The page says requests for excess property should be sent through the local forestry representative.

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not state a deadline or application cycle.
• Availability is described as statewide, with no specific opening or closing date provided.