Teton commissioners to accept $5K wildland gear grant for Fire/EMS April 7
On April 7, the Teton County Commission is set to accept a 50/50 reimbursement Volunteer Fire Assistance grant capped at $5,000 to help buy portable pumps, water tanks and PPE for wildland response (grant expires May 31, 2026).
Teton County commissioners are scheduled April 7 to accept a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) reimbursement grant from the Wyoming State Forestry Division (funded through USDA Forest Service Region 2) for wildland fire equipment. The award is capped at $5,000 and requires a local match because it reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs, according to a county staff report. (Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Staff Report)
Fire/EMS staff told commissioners they plan to spend $9,239.02 total and expect $4,619.51 back (50% reimbursement). The purchase list includes two portable fire pumps and two water-holding tanks, plus additional personal protective equipment such as hard hats and jackets, the report says. (Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Staff Report)
The grant is tied to a project supporting wildland fire mitigation and suppression, and staff said the equipment would replace outdated gear and outfit new members. The state’s award letter in the packet says the grant expires May 31, 2026 and constitutes approval to begin the project. (Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Staff Report)
Background
In July 2026, Teton County extended its Prescribed Fire Assistance Agreement with the USDA Forest Service by one year, updated contacts, clarified scope, and maintained a $10,000 reimbursement cap for prescribed fire support.
Latest: 2027-12-03 — New expiration date for the Prescribed Fire Assistance Agreement after the approved extension.
curated as of 2026-07-21
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS will manage a $250,000 Hazardous Fuels Grant for Indian Paintbrush subdivision, effective upon execution in 2026 and expiring March 31, 2031.
Latest: 2031-03-31 — Expiration date for the grant; all work and reporting must be completed by this date.
curated as of 2026-09-15
Teton County funds ecosystem stewardship via SPET taxes, grants, partnerships, and county budgets, with rising investment and new staff roles over the past decade.
Latest: 2027 — Conservation Director position funded in County budget, increasing organizational capacity for stewardship.
curated as of 2026-07-05
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Staff Report | staff report |