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F.I.R.E. (Fuel Intervention for Rural Elderly)
Jackson County Department on Aging · County program
Free firewood cutting, splitting, and delivery; no dollar cap stated.
Jackson County’s Department on Aging provides free firewood cutting, splitting, and delivery to low-income seniors who rely on firewood for heating or cooking. The program distributes donated wood countywide.
Program details
How it works
F.I.R.E. is a Jackson County Department on Aging program that cuts, splits, and delivers firewood. The county says the staff, with volunteer groups, distribute donated wood all over Jackson County.
What the program covers
The official page says the program helps low-income seniors who depend on firewood for their primary heating and/or cooking fuel.
Scale
The county says the program delivers around 200 loads of wood each year.
How to get help
The page says to call 828-586-5494 for more information or to volunteer.
What a homeowner should know
The page does not describe an application process, a cap on deliveries, eligibility documentation, or whether recipients must own or rent their home. It also does not state whether the wood is seasonal, emergency-only, or ongoing.
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