The FEMA fire grants, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), aim to enhance critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance first responder efficiencies and support community safety. The grants help with financial assistance, improving equipment or even provide funding to hire new staff.
Hill Day 2024 – A Resounding Success!
2024’s Hill Day event organized by the FAMA / FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee proved to be a resounding success, with 61 dedicated members from both organizations converging on Capitol Hill.
May 7, 2024
Change of Date for Hill Day and CFSI Fire Dinner and Symposium
Hill Day 2024 dates have been changed from April 24-25, 2024, to April 29-30, 2024, to ensure that members can convene while congress is in session. The 34th Annual National Fire and
January 15, 2024
House Science Committee Reports out AFG / SAFER Reauthorization House Appropriations Committee marks up FY 2024 DHS Appropriations Bill
Reauthorization On June 21st, the House Science, Space and Technology committee reported out H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 on a 29-0 unanimous vote. The bill
June 21, 2023