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.
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
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
The Hawk Regional Training Center will include a tower, emergency vehicle operations course, USAR facilities, and aircraft rescue training
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends will work with the Metro Chiefs on the project to advance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
A SAFER grant will cover the new crewmembers’ salaries for three years
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state’s fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
S. 4882 also increases funding for the USFA to $95 million and repeals the sunset provision for AFG and SAFER
The project allows for a restroom and showers for a female firefighter as well as expansion of living accommodations and the bunk room
Through a Dukes Healthcare Foundation grant, leaders brought Sigma Tactical Wellness representatives to Peru
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
FEMA’s waiver was accepted, meaning 2021 grantees will not be required to follow the BABAA requirements until January 2023
