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<title>EMS partnerships key for getting grants</title>
<author><![CDATA[Janet Smith]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/articles/1287899-EMS-partnerships-key-for-getting-grants/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the face of rising competition and the heightened EMS system demands for 24/7 ALS services, EMS managers have a lot on their plates. Many may find themselves overwhelmed with grant application processes and therefore shelve the opportunities for when they have more time, expert help and less responsibility. Realistically, those days never come. EMS administrators who want to push their organizations ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 22:32:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Are you ready for 2012 AFG applications?</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jerry Brant]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/articles/1287891-Are-you-ready-for-2012-AFG-applications/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The workshops have started, and it won't be long until the 2012 AFG Grant application period opens. Is your department adequately prepared to assemble a competitive application, or will this be another year of chaos and a last-minute attempt to get funded?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 21:53:20 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>10 NC volunteer departments get grants</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/articles/1287335-10-NC-volunteer-departments-get-grants/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Fay Observer CAPE FEAR, N.C. &mdash; Agencies in Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties have received a portion of $8,717,495.18 in 2012 Volunteer Fire Department Fund grants awarded to 644 volunteer fire departments across the state. The Volunteer Fire Department Fund, administered by the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal, was created by ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Calif. fire team acquires mobile lab</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/articles/1284118-Calif-fire-team-acquires-mobile-lab/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Adam Foxman The Ventura County Star VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. &mdash; For most of its roughly 30-year history, the Ventura County Fire Department&#39;s hazardous-materials team, when called to an incident, worked out of a former horse trailer converted during Ronald Reagan&#39;s first presidential term. In late April, however, the department replaced the circa 1982 mobile workspace with a custom, information-age ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 17:05:54 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NY fire district receives grant for ATV</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/articles/1283986-NY-fire-district-receives-grant-for-ATV/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Congressional Documents and Publications CONESVILLE, N.Y. &mdash; Today, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) announced that the Conesville Fire District has received a Community Facility Grant totaling $18,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development. The funding will allow the Conesville Fire District to purchase an All-Terrain Vehicle to be used to fight fires and emergency ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 13:34:20 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Revisit your FP&amp;S application</title>
<author><![CDATA[David Blevins]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/EMS-grants/articles/1277961-Revisit-your-FP-S-application/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&amp;S) The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&amp;S) is nearing the closing date, and as an organization you have already prepared and submitted all of your information. Normally, this would be an excellent thing. The stress of having to deal with the application is gone, and now you are simply awaiting the response to determine if you have been awarded funding. Unfortunately ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:37:18 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Dealing with excess grant funds</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jerry Brant]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jerry-Brant/articles/1274216-Dealing-with-excess-grant-funds/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard the saying, &quot;Sometimes it is easy to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.&quot; That may be true in some cases, but you should never practice this policy when it comes to managing your agency&rsquo;s grant funds. In recent weeks, I have received a number of phone calls and emails dealing with the subject of excess grant funds, mainly those remaining from AFG grants ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:18:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Why you should support Fire Grants Reauthorization Act in 2013 budget</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jerry Brant]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jerry-Brant/articles/1254836-Why-you-should-support-Fire-Grants-Reauthorization-Act-in-2013-budget/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ During the past three months, several of my articles have focused on the situation with the federal budget and its effect on emergency services in our nation. It seems that all of this information may have caused some confusion with the status of certain legislation and exactly what you should be talking to your federal representatives about. First, let&#39;s take a refresher course on two important ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:22:42 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FEMA announces FY12 grant guidance</title>
<author><![CDATA[David Blevins]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/EMS-grants/articles/1254370-FEMA-announces-FY12-grant-guidance/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As Sarah Wilson and I return back to our normal daily schedules following the Human Patient Simulation Network Conference, our inboxes have been filling up with guidance documents from several federal grant programs. One of the largest releases was announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as more than $1.3 billion was earmarked for seven separate grant programs. These are the grants announced ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:08:18 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighter funding: Why the cuts must stop</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jerry Brant]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jerry-Brant/articles/1238263-Firefighter-funding-Why-the-cuts-must-stop/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I was raised under the policy that when you were angry you counted to 10 before you reacted. This was supposed to give you time to think about the situation before you might do or say something foolish. Before I wrote this article, I practiced that policy several times &mdash; but I still found the need to express my same initial thoughts. The proposed 2013 budget would cut another $2 million each from ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:30:29 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tips for Finding State Funding</title>
<author><![CDATA[From Denise Schlegel & Associates]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/tips/600338-Tips-for-Finding-State-Funding/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Tips for Finding State Funding for Fire and EMS departments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:30:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Top 5 Reasons Why Applications Do Not Make it to Panel Review</title>
<author><![CDATA[From the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Tutorial]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/tips/283989-Top-5-Reasons-Why-Applications-Do-Not-Make-it-to-Panel-Review/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There are five main reasons why Assistance to Firefighters Grants applications do not make it to panel review. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:30:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Get another set of eyes on your grant narrative</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireGrantsHelp.com]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/tips/285425-Get-another-set-of-eyes-on-your-grant-narrative/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By preparing your grant narrative ahead of time, you allow for others to proofread your draft prior to submitting your application. Since you won't be able to make changes later, this is a key step of the process. Narratives should be clear and concise, thoroughly explaining your departments need and how funding will enhance your department's operations. Avoid pre-formatted grant narrative templates; ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:27:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Preparation is the key to grants success</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireGrantsHelp.com]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/tips/285424-Preparation-is-the-key-to-grants-success/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to successfully securing grants funding, preparation is the key. Long before a grant's application period nears, departments should gather information about where grant funds could be best utilized. Which areas would best improve your department's ability to safely train and respond? Build a strong case for your application by explaining how this new equipment/capability will enhance your ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:25:47 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Take advantage of program-sponsored grants workshops and tutorials</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireGrantsHelp.com]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/tips/285423-Take-advantage-of-program-sponsored-grants-workshops-and-tutorials/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When working on specific grant applications, take advantage of program sponsored information sources and workshops. Most grant programs will provide applicants with thorough guidance documents and workshops to help them through the process. These informative sessions, such as the AFG's online tutorial, will provide potential applicants with invaluable information as to program eligibility requirements ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:23:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DHS announces round 24 of AFG awards for Fiscal Year 2011</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/official-announcements/1292583-DHS-announces-round-24-of-AFG-awards-for-Fiscal-Year-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 24th round of awards from the Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants application process.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:27:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Staffing For Adequate Fire &amp; Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) - Award Year 2011</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.comhttp://www.fema.gov/firegrants/js/SAFER2011.shtm</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 19:23:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DHS announces round 23 of AFG awards for Fiscal Year 2011</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/official-announcements/1288249-DHS-announces-round-23-of-AFG-awards-for-Fiscal-Year-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 23rd round of awards from the Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants application process.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 18:10:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DHS announces round 19 of AFG awards for Fiscal Year 2011</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/official-announcements/1278564-DHS-announces-round-19-of-AFG-awards-for-Fiscal-Year-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 19th round of awards from the Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants application process.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:14:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DHS announces round 18 of AFG awards for Fiscal Year 2011</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants/official-announcements/1271350-DHS-announces-round-18-of-AFG-awards-for-Fiscal-Year-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 18th round of awards from the Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants application process.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:53:39 UTC</pubDate>

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