State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council Award $1M in Grants to VFDs
Through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program,100 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to buy needed equipment.
Equipment Grants
Learn about AFG and SAFER grants. Learn how to apply for various equipment grants and find news on fire departments that have received grants for equipment like SCBA, PPE, and fire apparatus.
The Latest
New Device Will Help Northwest (AZ) Fire District Save Water in Training
A water reclamation device, known as a Pump Pod, is allowing the Northwest Fire District to recycle water used in training exercises.
Achieving More with Less: Innovative Approaches to Fire Department Funding
November 5, 2024 | 1 ET
Discover long-term funding strategies and proven approaches to crafting high-quality grant applications.
Discover long-term funding strategies and proven approaches to crafting high-quality grant applications.
Three MD Fire Departments Get $566K in Federal Funds for PPE
The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure better protection for the public and the firefighters.
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Hudson Valley (NY) FDs to Receive Federal Funds for Station Renovations, Rigs, Equipment
Among the funding projects were $500,000 each for the firehouses at the Tivoli Fire Department and the Rifton Fire Department.
More Good News from D.C. — But We’re Not Done Yet
Good news from Washington, D.C. but the fire service still has some work to do. Also, what gear does your department require it's apparatus operators to wear when driving to a call?
More Equipment Grants
Amherst (MA) FD Awarded Nearly $300K Grant to Replace Turnout Gear
Having alternative “non-structural gear” is new to the industry and Amherst is an early adopter, having just purchased its first few sets.
See Who Received 2024 Firefighting Support Grants from Tennessee American Water
The grants provide supplemental funding to emergency responders for items such as critical equipment, training and community education.
South Pittsburg Mountain (TN) VFD Gets $71K from Gary Sinise Foundation
The South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will use the grant for turnout gear for all of the department's firefighters.
Dearborn (MI) FD Will Use $878K FEMA Grant on Portable Radios and More
The grant will be used to replace portable radios that firefighters use to communicate with each other and to buy new turnout gear extractors.
East Hartford (CT) FD Receives $625K in Federal Funds for New Equipment
The funding will pay for new equipment and certification training for all firefighters and apparatus operators.
Green Bay Metro (WI) FD Receives $755K AFG Grant
This federal grant will be used to fund ongoing paramedic training for Green Bay Metro firefighters.
MA Fire Departments Will Receive $15M in Federal Assistance
Lawmakers fired off a volley of letters to municipal leaders and firefighters, urging them to take advantage of the federal program.
Bill Pascrell Jr., NJ Congressman and Fire Service Advocate, Dies at 87
Pascrell spearheaded the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement Act, which delivers grant dollars directly to fire departments across the country.