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.
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Whether new or used, apparatus costs are skyrocketing, and departments need to develop a plan
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
As chief, Troy Cailler hired Sabattus’ first full-time firefighters, used grants to buy new equipment and secured funds for a new station
Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
The House will next consider the legislation that also would allot $95M a year to the U.S. Fire Administration
The agency is looking for feedback about SAM.gov, NFIRS, FEMA GO and other Assistance to Firefighters Grants program application issues
Ashtabula received the third-largest grant nationwide and the maximum award for a municipality of its size
The bill would renew the Assistance to Firefighters and SAFER grant programs and reauthorize and increase funding for the U.S. Fire Administration
Detailing the data collection and technical assistance tool that recipients of federal funding from DHS are now required to complete
More than 100 communities will receive U.S. grants to supplement pay for wildland firefighters and to provide housing for fire personnel
Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan introduced a bill to keep SAFER and AFG going
The Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District now has around-the-clock staffing, with more positions expected to be added
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
The Fresno department to will be able to deploy an additional emergency squad and add a fourth firefighter to six apparatus
When it comes to federal grant funds, it’s obvious many public safety agencies are not following the rules
Volunteer leaders must dare to do something different in the recruitment and retention of fire department members
From initial diagnosis through treatment and, ultimately, the feeling of rain on my scalp
Some departments have not received a denial letter, nor have they received an award. How should they proceed for their 2022 AFG application?
There is a short window of time to submit your application for AFG funding. Download this free guide to learn how to develop a competitive application for funding to purchase personal protective equipment.
The Senate Majority Leader made the announcement at the Saratoga Springs FD, which received a $4M SAFER grant that will go toward hiring 16 firefighters
Columbia Falls will pay for two of the firefighters through the city’s 3% resort tax
A Hackensack spokesman said the application mistakenly called for funding for 12 firefighters, not the five positions the city council approved
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
Get started now so you’ll be in a good position to submit when the application period starts
The new positions will help fill staffing gaps on Frederick County engine and ladder truck crews
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
“This funding will allow Maine firefighters to acquire updated equipment,” Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King said jointly
The Harmonville Fire location’s redo will accommodate more firefighters, a bigger apparatus, a meeting space and a diesel exhaust system
The bill, which is expected to go to the president by the end of the year, means funding for the AFG programs may continue into the next decade
Changes include boosting maximum grant awards from $15,000 to $20,000 and establishing an education certification management system
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” teaches simple, but important actions to safe from home and school fires
