NEWS | Firehouse Grants - Part 2

The FY2020 Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG) program is slated to open in the fall, and fire and EMS departments across the country are gearing up for this golden opportunity. Given the sizeable appropriation of $319.5 million – and the immense strain on department budgets due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the AFG program represents...

The COVID-19 pandemic is straining fire department budgets across the country. With so many businesses closed, municipal budgets are suddenly starved for tax revenue. Restrictions on large gatherings have also choked volunteer departments that rely on bingo nights, barbeques, and similar fundraisers. For departments with career firefighters, finding the budget to maintain payroll has always...