The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan is currently being negotiated in the House, and will soon be sent to the Senate (Click here for full bill text). A primary component
The application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is now open. The application period will
On Monday, December 21, Congress passed a compromise bill (H.R.133), consisting of $1.4 trillion in appropriations for FY 2021, and a $900 billion emergency relief package to help the nation
On Tuesday, July 7, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee held a FY2021 appropriations markup. Click here for full bill text. The legislation provides: $385 million for Assistance to Firefighter
Click here to review an update from the U.S. Fire Administrator regarding COVID-19 fire-related activities and current information. Please note, within the above attached letter, FEMA released the names of the
Over the course of the next three weeks, it is anticipated that Congress will turn its attention to the FY 2021 appropriations process. It is critically important that you contact
Click here to review an update from the U.S. Fire Administrator regarding COVID-19 fire-related activities and current information If you have any questions, please contact the GAC Co-chairs: John Granby
On Tuesday, May 12, House leadership released the HEROES Act, which is intended to be the first draft of the fourth COVID-19 federal stimulus package. The House is scheduled to
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is working to help volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These volunteers are on
As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to shake the fabric of our nation, first responders across the country are serving on the frontlines protecting Americans every day. Tragically, firefighter line-of-duty deaths