The delays and frustrations with this year's fire grants can be avoided in coming years if applicants and FEMA better communicate.
Read More »Volunteer firefighter grant funding in line for a raise
Legislation moving through the House and Senate would provide more help for volunteer departments that take on wildland firefighting.
Read More »5 fire service questions for the next U.S. president
Questions on policy and governing philosophy are coming at the presidential candidates from all angles; here's a list of those the fire service should want answered.
Read More »Fire grant programs: How to save them
While funding for next year's grants is on track, the entire program is set to expire; here's how to keep them alive.
Read More »Firefighter grant scam alert
With new grant awards comes a new twist by scammers; here's how to not get duped.
Read More »Arson dog program boosts conviction rates
A long-running grant program is one option for adding a K-9 arson tool to fire or police agencies
Read More »Avoid these fire grant deposit form pitfalls
Not having the 1199A form in order can stop FEMA from putting a grant award in your bank.
Read More »Fire grant change a boon for small departments
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions.
Read More »Q&A: CFSI executive director on fire service politics, funding
Bill Webb discusses the state of CFSI and the greatest threat to the fire service's political influence.
Read More »Firefighting grants may be cut in 2017
Obama sent Congress a proposed budget that calls for less AFG and SAFER funding; use this election year to press for funding
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