Fire Grants
FireRescue1’s Fire Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help firefighters identify and secure available grant funding.
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
The grant programs are currently authorized through the end of the current fiscal year
While not specifically seeking to eliminate or reduce grant funding, the president’s budget is not specific enough to rule out either
Quality writing, demonstrated need and staying within the financial parameters are critical in determining whether or not your agency wins an award
The proposed budget keeps fire grants at the 2016 level, but slashes other federal programs that aid fire and EMS
Federal Fire Prevention and Safety grants are extremely competitive; look to outside sources to help fund your programs
Here are four of the most common mistakes in public safety grant writing and how to avoid making them
The application period began last week for jobs that could last until December
Many of the grant recipients said the money would be used to purchase educational materials, safety equipment and community outreach
Fire station staff levels will drop from 17 to 14; it has not been that low since the 1990s
In 2017, expect substance abuse, mental illness, innovative technology and collaborative solutions to be top trends in EMS grant funding
Firehouse Subs will fund more than $1 million in public safety equipment, disaster relief and more through quarterly grants
The consistency of these habits will help you achieve your desired grant seeking success
SAFER grant applicants’ success will be partly determined by how well they match up with this list of priorities
After being denied the grant renewal, at least nine other Chico firefighters face layoffs
Officials said the grant is a great way to be able to provide smoke detectors to those who need them most and promote fire safety
SAFER grant use and cost sharing requirements are tighter in the coming cycle; here’s what you need to know before you apply
The grant will go toward purchasing boots for the department’s special operations team
We have a long way to go to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest
The grant will help reduce operational strain on EMS resources and improve care for patients with complex medical conditions
Fire officials said they will minimize wildfires by not only removing dead trees and hazardous fuel, but through education and planning
There are several smaller local and federal grants available to fire departments that know where to look and what to ask for
The city council gave the fire department the go-ahead Nov. 8 to apply for a federal grant to buy 14 ballistic vests
Health Information Exchange participation and funding for EMS agencies is a pathway to improving patient care and safety
Officials used a $150,000 grant to purchase 152 ballistic vests for first responders
The department wants to purchase a combination fire and rescue vehicle, which would replace a 1991 rescue truck
There are several ways fire departments can disqualify or hurt their grant application’s chance of being funded; they are all preventable
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