The FAMA / FEMSA GAC 2021 Hill Days will be held virtually May 18-20 via Zoom Conferencing. 2021 is a critical year for future funding of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and SAFER programs. We must remain vigilant in…
Category: Announcements
Application Period is Now Open – FY 2020 AFG Grants
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 close on Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET.…
USFA COVID-19 Update / Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Supplemental Awards
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 current Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Supplemental award recipients…
Upcoming FY 2021 Appropriations Process
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 your Congressional delegation now to support the Fire Service Coalition’s…
USFA COVID-19 Update
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 at [email protected] Lee Morris at [email protected] David Durstine at [email protected]…
National Volunteer Fire Council Donate to Volunteer Responders in Need
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 the frontlines helping their communities every day. A donation to…
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Fund
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 have arisen in multiple states due to COVID-19. In response,…
For Essential Businesses: Providing Documentation Letters to Your Employees
As the nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, businesses across the country have been forced to close down operations, while some businesses deemed “essential” by their states and/or local governments have become exempt from state and/or local emergency…
Revised Federal Guidance on Essential Workforce
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, DHS Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released updated Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Previously, we had sent you the first two versions which contained relevant information under the “Critical Manufacturing” section. The third…
URGENT GAC Survey and Other COVID-19 Activities and Resources
The FAMA/FEMSA GAC has been contacted by the AFG Grants Office with an urgent request for information. The Grants Office asked that we survey our members and provide data that will help them clearly understand the operating status of FAMA…
