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.
New London firefighters have relied on an antiquated, low-tech system to be alerted to calls
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Fire departments have been given broad discretion in how to use the funds, such as purchasing equipment related to fire, rescue and emergency services
Painesville Fire Chief Tom Hummel said the powered chairs will reduce the risk of back and shoulder injuries
Santa finally shares news about AFG, SAFER and Fire Prevention & Safety grant programs
Firefighters in Roswell will now have portable radios with backup communication capability
A SAFER grant will help the Haverhill Fire Department will fund a new ladder truck and increase staffing
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
The project, aimed at thoroughly assessing the occupational risks first responders face, has received an initial funding boost of $249,000
Access free assistance during the process for AFG grants concerning exhaust removal equipment.
Grant County Fire District 13 will improve its capabilities with a battery-powered combi tool on its new rescue vehicle
Funding through the California Office of Traffic Safety will help equip, train Kern County firefighters
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
Tips for securing AFG funding for exhaust removal systems
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The two organizations will collaborate on efforts to raise money and awareness to better equip firefighters with the skills and tools they need to live long, healthy lives
First responders from 23 agencies attended training in Cass County on the hazards of li-ion batteries
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
AFG and SAFER programs are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2024
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
Ashtabula firefighters are expected to use the AFG funding for new SCBA
Six new firefighters will be added to the Bettendorf Fire Department thanks to a SAFER grant
The documentary has a clear message for the fire service: You need to understand your community and be willing to make changes
Three Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority high-rises will be outfitted with sprinklers by the summer of 2024
North Bend Fire Chief Jim Brown said the department’s current facepieces meet a 21-year-old NFPA standard for thermal protection
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Federal funding helped Menands and Ballston Lake firefighters purchase extrication tools and a gear washer
Resident grants guru Chief Jerry Brant details what application reviewers are looking for, plus common grant proposal mistakes
The Haverhill Fire Department’s SAFER grant will also cover 100% of the new members’ salaries and benefits for three years
