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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
  • Mar. 21, 2013
    News
    Fire Chief

    House expected to pass 2013 appropriations bill, fund FIRE grants

    The U.S. Senate yesterday approved H.R. 933, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, by a vote of 73 to 26. The Senate bill funds the government through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. The bill now returns to the House for its consideration....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    News
    Fire Chief

    Sequestration impacts FEMA grant, disaster-relief programs 3

    FEMA will be reducing its state and local grant funding by more than $100 million, a cut necessitated by the sequestration order signed on Friday....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
  • Jan. 15, 2013
    News
    Fire Chief

    FP&S grant applications due Friday

    The FP&S grants are part of FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. FP&S funding supports projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards....More
  • Dec. 12, 2012
    News
    Fire Chief

    FP&S application period, grant priorities announced

    Applications for FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety grants will be accepted from December 17, 2012, until January 18, 2013, by 5:00 p.m. eastern. Learn about eligibility and the grant's priorities to help win part of the $35 million allocated to the FP&S grant....More
  • Dec. 12, 2012
    News
    Fire Chief

    FASNY donates $50K to help volunteers

    The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has donated a $50,000 grant to the National Volunteer Fire Council’s Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund and asks others to help support the fund....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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