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Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
The importance of fire department leadership following rules and guidance for grant opportunities
With the purchase, the city’s paid and volunteer FDs will all be on the same mobile communications system and able to communicate with mutual-aid units
As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000
$560 million is available for fire department hiring activities, plus recruitment and retention – a funding level not seen in over a decade
The new XL Extreme 400P from L3Harris is much more than P25-compliant
Hillsdale, Litchfield and Jonesville departments will split a 5% match required in the grant, costing each of them around $7,000
Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for AFG funding to purchase turnout gear, SCBA and other personal protective equipment
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
The funding will extend the scope of the FOCUS survey, a fire service-specific safety culture assessment tool
FEMA has made significant updates to criteria and priorities for PPE and other key categories
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
The member-based initiative unites police, fire and EMS foundations to address resource gaps
The Stockton City Council voted unanimously last week to accept a $4.8 million grant to hire nine full-time firefighters, and a nearly $1.2 million grant to purchase the truck
Download this free grant guide to learn more about how your department can benefit from this federal funding opportunity
Benjamin Allen Rhine took funds designated for recruitment efforts and firefighter training in Bedford and Blair counties
Under the new program, engines, trucks and ambulances will no longer be sent to low-risk medical calls in downtown Portland and outer Southeast Portland
State grant funding has been awarded to counties statewide and the city of New York for improving communications operability
The award will support firefighter training and PPE in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
Detailing the implications of the Executive Orders on fire departments that have received AFG, SAFER and FP&S funding
Kennebunk Fire Rescue will also use a $20K AFG grant to purchase new vehicle equipment
Detailing grant programs that focus on an agency’s specific needs as it navigates through an ongoing pandemic and budget shortfalls
Register AEDs through the PulsePoint AED app and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card or $5,000 of AEDs for your community
The City of Seminole received the $782,727 FEMA grant on July 30, and the county is required to contribute 10% for a total of $861,001
The We Energies Foundation awarded $50,000 to 27 emergency response agencies across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through the Rewarding Responders Grant
A successful AFG application begins with understanding and avoiding common mistakes in your project area
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
FDNY will use the donated Volvo XC40 Recharge to gain hands-on experience in occupant extrication from battery electric vehicles
The grant funding comes from the Tennessee Valley Authority and beer tax revenues
The funds, made available through the American Rescue Plan, amounted to a $1-an-hour raise for Louisville essential workers
With $1 billion potentially at stake, we need to ensure effective use of the funds
Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools