Fire Grants News and Articles

• How to manage the impact of cutbacks to non-response services

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  Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals

• FEMA announces grant options for civil unrest expenses

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  Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country

• How to help fire departments prepare more successful grants

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  In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Cathie Patterson at FEMA to help departments prepare more successful grants

• IAFC president calls on Congress to be 'heroes' in support of fire, EMS during pandemic

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  Chief Gary Ludwig testified before a House committee, detailing how legislative efforts have helped fire and EMS personnel – and where shortcomings remain

• CHEMTREC, NVFC join forces to sponsor HELP Award program

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  The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents

• $50M in grants approved for Pa. fire, EMS agencies

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  The special grant program was approved unanimously by the Pennsylvania House and Senate

• DHS secretary joins Fla. firefighters to discuss SAFER grant program

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  Secretary Chad Wolf visited Jacksonville (Florida) Fire and Rescue to reinforce that the grant funds can be used to retain or rehire firefighters

• Mass. firefighter union endorses Rep. Joe Kennedy for Senate

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  The union highlighted Rep. Kennedy’s support of first responders and his work during the COVID-19 pandemic

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