House Approves Firefighter Cancer Registry Act
On June 22, 2018, the US House of Representatives unanimously approved H.R. 931, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. The bipartisan legislation creates a specialized national registry … Read More
Public Safety Grant News
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2019 Homeland Security, Fire Grants Spending Bills
On June 21, 2018, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security spending bill. The legislation appropriates $55.15 billion for programs and … Read More
FEMA releases NIMS job titles/position qualifications and resource typing definitions
FEMA’s National Integration Center has released 107 NIMS Job Titles/Position Qualifications and Resource Typing Definitions. Today’s release includes Job Titles/Position Qualifications and Resource Typing Definitions … Read More
FEMA Releases the NIMS Implementation Objectives for Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial Jurisdictions
On June 11, 2018, FEMA released the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation Objectives for Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial Jurisdictions. NIMS is a key … Read More
The letter you must send to SAM.gov now
Registration process changes in SAM.gov in effect What’s changed Beginning on April 27, 2018, ALL entities renewing or updating their registration at www.SAM.gov will be … Read More
CFSI Releases 2018 Legislative Outlook
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has released its Legislative Outlook for the Second Session of the 115th Congress. In 2018, Congress is considering many … Read More
FY 2018 Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes
Improve and create programs to reduce hate crimes Grant Website Grant Guidelines Grant Deadline: All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May … Read More
FY 2018 Comprehensive School Safety Initiative
Improve the safety of schools, students, and communities across the nation Grant website Grant guidelines Deadline: All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time … Read More
Congress Passes Fiscal Year 2018 Spending Package, Increases Funding for Fire Service Programs
On Mar. 22, 2018, Congress approved an omnibus spending bill to fund programs and activities of the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year … Read More
FEMA: HMA Celebrates 30 Years, $15 Billion in Obligated Grants
30 years of HMA During the month of March the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) division is commemorating its 30-year anniversary. Over the past three decades, … Read More