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.
The federal grant will help Rocklin expand fire staffing and prepare for a fourth station to meet growing emergency service demands
What you need to know now to be ready when the next funding window opens
The upgrade streamlines how fire, EMS, police and local government agencies find, apply for and manage grants
Grant cuts, new rules and a shutdown freeze are stalling hires and training, putting disaster readiness at risk
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
Several major cities allege that the Trump administration imposed “unlawful and unrelated conditions” on more than $100M in public safety grants
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
After a two-year push, North County Fire Chief Keith McReynolds secured a federal grant to rebuild Station 4 with expanded quarters and room for more engines
Somers officials approved funding that covers most staffing costs for two years and part of a third, with recruiting underway
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection
Grants can provide essential funding without needing to drastically increase local taxes or wreak havoc within your budget
The grant for Flint funds sign-on and retention bonuses, performance incentives, and leadership and training programs to boost morale, readiness and public trust
Doyle Fire District thanked Cheektowaga officials and Rep. Tim Kennedy for a $240,000 grant that funded an EV fire-suppression system
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
Despite long-standing scrutiny, FEMA has delivered transformative support to the fire service through programs like NFA, AFG, US&R and NERIS
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues
FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety
Grand Rapids’ first new firehouse in nearly 40 years will serve 14,000 southeast-side residents, ease the load on the busiest station and help crews hit their arrival goal
Democrats blocked a GOP short-term bill, demanding reversal of Medicaid cuts and an extension of ACA premium tax credits, while Republicans rejected the trillion-dollar price tag
Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan
The rebranded system enhances grant funding access and simplifies workflows for local government, law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections agencies
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
Learn the key terms and acronyms that can make or break your application with this grant terminology cheat sheet
Post-award management: A comprehensive guide for grant users
Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
Step outside the boundaries of your traditional professional role to help find funding when it’s needed most
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
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