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FireRescue1’s Fire Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help firefighters identify and secure available grant funding.


Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
Gov. Josh Shapiro released a three-part plan to help firefighters that included a $30M grant program for equipment and recruitment
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
The former Blackberry fire chief collected grant funds and failed to deliver gear from a company he failed to disclose that he owned
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
The Laramie County Fire Authority is asking for $250,000 in emergency grant funding, warning that without it, local taxpayers could bear the cost of high-interest loans
Discuss exhaust removal and air purification systems at FDIC booth #5666
Here’s what to look for and how to evaluate potential fire grant writer candidates
The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Whether new or used, apparatus costs are skyrocketing, and departments need to develop a plan
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Grant awardees are reportedly unable to conduct drawdowns from already approved grant fund accounts
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
The importance of fire department leadership following rules and guidance for grant opportunities
A Texas A&M grant, donations and a trade-in helped Rockdale firefighters with their latest apparatus purchase
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission