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Santa finally shares news about AFG, SAFER and Fire Prevention & Safety grant programs
With program “sunset” on the horizon, National Advisory Council members converge to call on Congress to take action for America’s fire service
A nearly 10-million-dollar grant will help the Frederick County Division of Fire Rescue Services hire 32 firefighters
Resident grants guru Chief Jerry Brant details what application reviewers are looking for, plus common grant proposal mistakes
SAFER grants, youth outreach and marketing are leveraged to help FDs answer calls
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
Almost all of Lexington’s public safety divisions have struggled with turnover since the pandemic
Black requested that the AFG and SAFER programs be authorized through FY 2030 and that the USFA be authorized through FY 2030 with an increased authorization of $95M per year
Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
The bill would renew the Assistance to Firefighters and SAFER grant programs and reauthorize and increase funding for the U.S. Fire Administration
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
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
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
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
A SAFER grant will cover the new crewmembers’ salaries for three years
S. 4882 also increases funding for the USFA to $95 million and repeals the sunset provision for AFG and SAFER
FEMA’s waiver was accepted, meaning 2021 grantees will not be required to follow the BABAA requirements until January 2023
Grants are the lifeline of the volunteer fire service so it’s essential we set ourselves up for success in the application process
Fire service leaders, now is your chance to help improve FEMA’s AFG and SAFER grant programs
H.R. 2471, the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, also includes $360 million each for AFG and SAFER programs
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
The Vermont senator met with fire and EMS members in January to hear their concerns brought on by the pandemic
$560 million is available for fire department hiring activities, plus recruitment and retention – a funding level not seen in over a decade
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
