Major fire grants and other programs renewed
Fire service news from CSFI
“On July 9, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870),” reports CSFI.
“After two years of advocacy by CFSI and our National Advisory Committee members, the AFG and SAFER grant programs will continue to be able to deliver vital federal support to fire departments across the nation and enable them to address their baseline needs.”
This law reauthorizes as follows:
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), reauthorized through FY 2028
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), reauthorized through FY 2028
- U.S. Fire Administration, reauthorized through FY 2028
- Sunset date for AFG and SAFER extended to September 30, 2030