Excerpts from iaff.org:
President Joe Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act this week, reauthorizing millions of dollars in grants for fire departments across the United States.
Biden reiterated his view of the crucial role firefighters play in communities big and small. Through nearly $700 million in annual funding, departments rely on Assistance for Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to hire and retain fire fighters, buy modern equipment, and provide training to keep members safe.
The bill reauthorizes AFG and SAFER through fiscal year 2028 and extends the sunset for the programs to September 2030.
To learn more about the IAFF’s work to reauthorize AFG/SAFER grants click here.
