NE PA Fire Departments Receive $2M from FEMA for Equipment, Gear
The grants cover fire departments in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.
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Nine NW OH Fire Departments Get $3M in Federal Funding
The awards will provide funding for equipment, protective gear, vehicle acquisition, and more, to keep the public and first responders safe.
Hamilton County (TN) VFDs to Receive $300K in Funding for Equipment
Hamilton County, Tennessee recently allocated $300,000 of equipment funding for the county’s eight volunteer fire departments.
Dearborn (MI) FD Receives $878K Federal Grant for New Equipment, Training
The funds will be used to purchase equipment to properly clean and care for PPE, purchase new federally compliant portable radios, and more.
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SD Fire Marshal Granting $5M to Local Volunteer Fire Departments for PPE
More than 250 volunteer fire departments were approved for funding from the new grant program.
WATCH | Rockford (IL) FD Battles Detached Garage Fire in Flooded Area
Between 11 p.m. Saturday, and 6 a.m. Sunday, the Rockford Fire Department responded to more than 120 calls during a flash flood event.
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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.
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.
Sula (MT) Rural VFD Receives $300K Federal Grant for SCBA
The FY23 funding bill aims to bolster rural communities nationwide by providing funding for public safety, agriculture, and energy.
OK Fire Department Seeks to Distribute Donated Fire Equipment
This equipment is available free of charge and available on a first come, first served basis.
Cres Cor Health & Safety Secures Canadian Representation
Canadian Safety Equipment was founded in January 1990 to fill a void in the Distribution of Fire, Police and EMS products in Ontario.
Louisville (NY) VFD Receives $161K in Federal Funding for New SCBA
The fire department's current SCBA, purchased in 2003 and 2009, has become obsolete and costly to repair.
Three NJ Fire Departments Get Joint Federal Grant to Upgrade SCBA
The three departments rely on outdated SCBA that lack protective mechanisms and advanced technology present in updated and compliant SCBA.
Vermilion (OH) FD Receives $300K Grant to Buy SCBA
The Vermilion Fire Department received confirmation that it will receive an Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $302,182 to buy SCBA.