House Subcommittee Approves Firefighter Cancer Registry Act
On Thursday, June 29, 2017, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved H.R. 931, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. The … Read More
Fire Grant News
Round 8 FY16 AFG Fire Grant Winners Announced
FEMA has announced Round 8 fire grant winners for the FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). FEMA awarded 179 fire grants totaling $23,517,336, including: Bellevue … Read More
Senators Collins, Cardin Introduce Volunteer Incentive Bills
On May 25, 2017, Senator Susan Collins (ME) and Senator Benjamin Cardin (MD) introduced 2 pieces of legislation intended to assist volunteer fire departments in … Read More
2 First Responder Grants Client Win $238,000 in Round 7 AFG FY2016 Fire Grant Awards
2 departments who have worked with First Responder Grants have won a total of $238,000 in fire grants during Round 7 awards from the FY2016 … Read More
Round 7 FY16 AFG Fire Grant Winners Announced
FEMA has announced Round 7 fire grant winners for the FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). FEMA awarded 45 fire grants totaling $7,124,916, including: Casco … Read More
Round 6 FY16 AFG Fire Grant Winners Announced
FEMA has announced Round 6 fire grant winners for the FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). FEMA awarded 111 fire grants totaling $18,530,911, including: City … Read More
White House Releases Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal
On Tuesday, the White House released President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal. The $4.1 trillion spending plan includes $44.1 billion in funding for the … Read More
FY2014 AFG, FY2012 SAFER, FY2013 FP&S closeout modules now available from FEMA
The following Closeout modules are now available for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) award recipients: FY2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants FY2012 Staffing for Adequate … Read More
2 First Responder Grants Client Win $285,864 in Round 5 AFG FY2016 Fire Grant Awards
2 departments who have worked with First Responder Grants have won a total of $222,580 in fire grants during Round 5 awards from the FY2016 … Read More
FY2016 AFG Fire Grant Awards Expected to Continue through August
If you are in the running for an FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) fire grant award, get ready for a potentially long wait. Award … Read More