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AFG APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2011!
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application period will be extended for one additional week. The NEW deadline for AFG applications is September 23, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. EST. The earthquake that affected so many communities in the eastern United States, as well as the continued responses related to hurricane Irene, tropical storm Lee and the active wildfires in southwestern United States have had a direct impact on organizations ability to prepare and apply for grant assistance under the AFG program. We hope this extension will provide valuable time required to complete and submit your application.
The AFG Program Help Desk is ready to assist with any questions applicants may have and can be reached by calling 1-866-274-0960 or email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
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AFG APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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Follow these helpful steps as you finalize your application.
- A DUNS Number is required for your application
- Obtain a DUNS number by calling 1-866-705-5711
- Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System Registration (optional)
- Successful grantees will be required to register in the CCR. We recommend that you do it now in case you receive an award
- Visit https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx to register
- Needs Assessment
- Conducting a needs assessment will help you determine and justify your requested items/activities and costs
- Research and Collect Information
- Determine the quantity and costs of the items/activities you are requesting assistance for
- Application Completion
- Enter the information required in the online application
- Make sure the information you entered is correct and that your narratives are detailed
- Application Review
- Print your application section by section and have someone else review it for errors and inconsistencies. You will not be able to make any changes to your application after you submit it, so use this review to make your application is the best it can be.
- Application Submission
- Once you are satisfied that your application is complete and accurate, submit it electronically. Print your submission confirmation and record your application number for future reference.
NEED HELP?
Take Advantage of AFG Resources
We offer a variety of assistance to ensure that deserving applicants are successful:
Source: FEMA
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Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15
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Fire Prevention Week is less than a month away. Make sure your Fire Corps team takes advantage of this opportunity to spread important fire prevention and safety messages and information in your community.
Read More>> Source: Fire Corps
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Can Another 9/11 Be Prevented?
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Interpol's Secretary General Ronald Noble provides an inside look at how 9/11 changed the world we live in and its effects on governments and businesses.
Read More>> Source: Disaster Resource
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Michael Collins
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: Pending
Date of Incident: 09/18/2011
Time of Incident: 1850hrs
Date of Death: 09/18/2011
Fire Department: Shelby Fire & Rescue Department
Address: PO Box 6, Shelby, IA 51570
Fire Department Chief: Ron Kroll
Incident Description: Firefighter Collins was struck and killed by a vehicle while working a traffic control point at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80. Investigation of the fatal incident continues by local and state authorities.
Incident Location: 34-mile marker of Eastbound I-80.
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Michael Collins at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: William Waldner
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: Pending
Name: Jacob Waldner
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: Pending
Date of Incident: 09/15/2011
Time of Incident: 0800hrs
Date of Death: 09/15/2011
Fire Department: Sunset Fire Department
Address: 41632 109TH ST, Britton, SD 57430-5506
Fire Department Chief: Danny Stahl, Jr.
Incident Description: Firefighters William Waldner and Jacob Waldner died from injuries sustained while attempting to extinguish a rekindled coal bin fire. The firefighters were on the roof of the structure when an explosion occurred killing both of them.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter William Waldner and Firefighter Jacob Waldner at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Henry "Jay" Branscum
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: 09/02/2011
Time of Incident: 2323hrs
Date of Death: 09/03/2011
Fire Department: Northeast R-IV Rural Fire Association
Address: PO Box 111, 106 S Main, Cairo, MO 65239
Fire Department Chief: Harold Muehe
Incident Description: Firefighter Branscum died from a cause still to be determined while working at the scene of campground/resort fire involving several camp trailer homes.
Incident Location: Cairo, MO.
Funeral Arrangements: Services are set for 10 AM Thursday Sept. 8, 2011 at Timber Lake Christian Church, 1624 Gratz Brown, Moberly, MO 65270. Burial to follow, MO State Veterans Cemetery, County Rd 1675, Jacksonville, MO 1479.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: In lieu of flowers the Family suggests memorials to the Jay Branscum Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of Cairo and Moberly, 207 East Rollins St, Moberly, MO 65270.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Henry "Jay" Branscum at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Christopher Peterson
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 4
Date of Incident: 09/03/2011
Time of Incident: 1500hrs
Date of Death: 09/03/2011
Fire Department: Ward Four Fire Protection District
Address: PO Box 613, 261 Highway 505, Jonesboro, LA 71251-0613
Fire Department Chief: Curtis Roller
Incident Description: While responding to a call for medical assistance, Firefighter Peterson died from injuries sustained when the fire department utility truck he was operating failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck an embankment and tree.
Incident Location: Siloam Church Road.
Funeral Arrangements: 09/07/2011 @ 1400hrs, Garrett (Jackson Parish) Community Center.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Christopher Peterson at
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/ Source: FEMA
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