The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program continues to be one of the best administered grant programs in the country. The AFG program supports fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations with projects designed around enhancing abilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This program provides competitive funding for thousands of projects each year with a focus on firefighter/EMS operations and safety, vehicles acquisition, and regional communication and interoperability projects. Join Grants Office Grants Development Consultant, Vince Siragusa, as we review this year's program guidelines, allowable activities, and application requirements.

Achieving Success with the 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S), as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, is a key component of a coordinated effort to strengthen our nation’s homeland security preparedness. The FP&S Grants seeks to accomplish its goals by supporting activities in two categories: (1) Activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of deaths and injuries caused by fire, and (2) Research and development activities aimed at improvements of firefighter safety Join Grants Office Grant Development Consultant, Vince Siragusa, as we discuss this year's program guidelines, allowable activities and application requirements. This discussion will also include tips on getting the most out of your 2012 application. If you're considering an FP&S application this year, you won't want to miss this timely event.

While some grant programs focus their attention on providing equipment and training, other programs take a much different approach in helping applicants realize their operational goals. The competitive SAFER program directly supports the recruiting and hiring efforts of fire departments looking to increase the number of trained, "front line" firefighters. Join Grants Office Grants Development Consultant, Vince Siragusa, as we review this year's SAFER program guidelines and application requirements. Any fire department looking to fill firefighting positions will not want to miss this important event.

For the last decade, the AFG program has helped thousands of first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, turnout gear, vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire related hazards. Successful 2011 applications will be built around a good understanding of the AFG program and program priorities. Join Grants Office Grants Development Consultant, Vince Siragusa, as we review this year's AFG program guidelines, allowable activities, program priorities, and application requirements. Don’t miss this informative session!

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