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  • Apr. 4, 2013
    Commentary

    Sequester makes CFSI efforts even more important

    The fire service is starting to feel the effects of sequestration. It seems like I write this every year, but never has it been more important for fire chiefs, officers and firefighters to be aware of what is happening politically at the local and national levels....More
  • Feb. 27, 2013
    Commentary

    Lowe’s community grant a good fit for fire departments  

    Through grant programs, Lowe's donates more than $30 million annually to education and community-improvement projects across the U.S. and offers staffing through its Heroes program....More
  • Jan. 31, 2013
    Commentary

    Tips to improving FIRE grant application success

    Fortunately, Congress has re-appropriated both FIRE and SAFER grant programs with substantial funds. But successfully completing the grant-application process requires significant preparation and planning....More
  • Dec. 11, 2012
    Commentary

    FEMA's fire station design assistance after disaster shows lack of common sense 8

    Last year's Hurricane Irene left a fire station in New York under 8 feet of water. Tthe 56-year old station had to be condemned. With minimal funds available, the fire department has to rely on FEMA to provide funding for a new fire station, according to the architect who wrote to tell me about the situation....More
  • Dec. 5, 2012
    Commentary

    How volunteer fire departments can recruit members using SAFER grants 1

    As I was driving in the Pacific Northwest along the Washington-Oregon coast, I noticed a recruitment trend among the volunteer fire departments throughout the area....More

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