Fire Grants News and Articles

• $1.2M state grant aims to boost Mass. city's FD staffing after deadly blaze

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  Massachusetts will give Fall River $1.2 million to hire more firefighters following the Gabriel House fire that killed 10 residents, helping the city meet national staffing standards

• 'A necessity': Colo. FD unveils new wellness center, burn building funded with $900K FEMA grant

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  With support from federal and local funding, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the opening of a firefighter wellness clinic and state-of-the-art burn building to enhance health services and realistic emergency training

• 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

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  The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention

• 9 first responder agencies nationwide awarded Lowe’s grants for facility improvements

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  Projects include kitchen upgrades, bunk rooms and training space improvements through the 2025 Hometowns initiative

• FEMA grant helps N.Y. FD reopen firehouse closed for nearly 30 years

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  Syracuse celebrated the reopening of Fire Station 12, closed since 1998, after receiving a $7.6 million FEMA grant

• Texas FD seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times

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  Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts

• R.I. FD rolls out PFAS-free gear to boost firefighter health

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  The East Providence Fire Department is now using PFAS-free protective gear, developed by FireDex and Milliken, after Rhode Island passed legislation banning harmful chemicals in firefighting equipment

• N.H. FD eyes 12 new firefighters through SAFER grant, but funding falls short

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  The city hoped a SAFER grant would fully cover hiring costs, but officials learned it will fund only 75% in year one, prompting budget discussions as call volumes hit record highs.

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