SAFER grant

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

The new positions will help fill staffing gaps on Frederick County engine and ladder truck crews

“This funding will allow Maine firefighters to acquire updated equipment,” Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King said jointly

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

It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service

Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application

There are several ways to help AFG and SAFER funding reach more volunteer and rural fire departments

The Vermont senator met with fire and EMS members in January to hear their concerns brought on by the pandemic

The application periods for AFG, SAFER and FP&S grants close soon