$10 Million in State Grants Awarded to TN Volunteer Fire Departments

Volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are set to receive a major boost as the state distributes $10 million in grants to 245 departments.

Oakland (CA) Firefighters Push Back Against Proposed Station Closures

Oakland firefighters have launched a campaign to oppose the closure of six fire stations, a cost-cutting measure to address the city's $129 million budget deficit.

Hackensack (NJ) Rejects $2.4 Million Grant for Fire Department; Firefighters Protest

The Hackensack City Council has rejected a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that would pay to hire 12 new firefighters.

Kenly (NC) Volunteer Firefighters Struggling to Keep Up with High Diesel Prices

The Kenly Fire Department, like many others, is trying every option department members can think of to cope with high fuel prices.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® Shatters Quarterly Grant Donation Record Following Year of Uncertainty

The $2.5 million in grants are going to 118 nationwide public safety organizations and will be put toward the purchase of critical lifesaving equipment.

IAFC: FEMA Releases Audit-Related Guidance for Entities Receiving COVID-19 Public Assistance Funds

In order to help fire and EMS departments account for reimbursement costs, FEMA has released an Audit-Related Guidance for Entities Receiving FEMA Public Assistance Funds.

Fatal Fires Put Florida Union, County Commissioners at Odds Over Resources

Escambia County Professional Firefighters call for change in staffing and funding.