Calhoun Fire and Rescue Receives FEMA Grant for Radio System Upgrade
Calhoun Fire and Rescue in Jones County, Mississippi, has received a $71,619 grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, along with a local match, to upgrade its outdated radio communication system.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, September 29, 2026 —
Calhoun Fire and Rescue, serving Jones County, Mississippi, has been awarded a significant grant to improve its communication infrastructure. The department will receive $71,619 through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. This federal funding will be combined with a local match to facilitate the upgrade of the fire department’s radio communication system, which is currently described as outdated.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations to obtain equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, and training. This grant specifically targets the modernization of essential communication tools for first responders. Effective communication is critical for coordinating response efforts during emergencies, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the public they serve.
Details regarding the specific type of radio system being replaced or the particular limitations of the current outdated equipment were not provided. The amount of the local match also remains unspecified. However, the grant’s purpose is to address the need for more reliable and advanced radio communications for the department’s operations within Jones County.
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