| FAMA Web Site | 
|
FEMSA Web Site
| 
|
| GAC Resources | | For GAC documents, announcements, and information please click here to visit the microsite. |
US Fire
Grant Support
| The fire grants announced for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
Round 17 - $9,914,099
Round 18 - $1,868,352
Click Here for Grant Information |
| Join our list | 
|
|
|
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR A FY 2012 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT
| |
The deadline for all applications is Friday, January 18, 2013, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. If you have not yet started your online FP&S application, start it today!
How to Apply
NOTE: There has been no change in the FP&S Grant evaluation and award criteria since FY 2011. They are the same for the FY 2012 FP&S Grant applications as they were for FY 2011 FP&S Grant applications.
FY 2012 FP&S Grants Get Ready Guide: This short guide will help you kick-start your FY 2012 grant application. It identifies the most important elements of all the grant application questions.
FY 2012 FP&S Grants Self-Evaluation Sheet: This tool is based on the application scoring dimensions used by the peer reviewers. It will help you assess your organization's readiness to apply for a grant and help you plan your application.
3. Complete your application by Friday, January 18, 2013, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Questions? Contact the AFG Help Desk, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, by calling toll-free 1-866-274-0960, or by sending an e-mail to firegrants@fema.dhs.gov. Help Desk Specialists will be available to answer questions throughout the application period.
Back to Top
|
UPDATE: FIRE GRANT PROGRAMS REAUTHORIZED FOR FY 2013
| |
 On January 2, 2013, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 was signed into law. Through this law, Congress gave preliminary approval (authorization) of FY 2013 funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant programs. However, AFG and SAFER funding levels for FY 2013 are unknown until Congress passes an appropriations bill.
Back to Top
|
Seven U.S. States Least Prepared for Disaster
| |
Montana, Kansas, and New Jersey are the top three U.S. states least prepared for disaster. Find out why, as well as other states that don't make the grade.
Back to Top
|
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
| | |
Name: Philip A. Mortensen
Rank: Fire Chief
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 42
Date of Incident: 12/22/2012
Time of Incident: Pending
Date of Death: 12/22/2012
Fire Department: Brooklyn Fire & EMS Protection District
Address: 401 W. Main St, Brooklyn, WI 53521
Fire Department Chief: Assistant Chief Leif Spilde
Incident Description: Shortly after returning to his auto shop from an emergency call, Fire Chief Mortensen fell ill and was discovered on the ground outside of the building. Brooklyn Fire and EMS crews responded and began CPR. Chief Mortensen was flown to the hospital due to poor road conditions but despite all efforts succumbed to what is thought to have been a cardiac related injury.
Incident Location: 104 S Rutland AVE, Brooklyn, WI 53521
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Philip A. Mortensen at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
___________________________________
Name: Mike J. Chiapperini
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 27
Name: Tomasz Marian Kaczowka
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 1
Date of Incident: 12/24/2012
Time of Incident: 0536hrs
Date of Death: 12/24/2012
Fire Department: West Webster Fire District
Address: 1051 Gravel RD, Webster, NY 14580-1743
Fire Department Chief: James Deisenroth
Incident Description: Firefighter Chiapperini and Firefighter Kaczowka were shot and killed at the scene of a house fire that had been intentionally set in order to draw the firefighters into an ambush. Two other firefighters were also shot at the scene and are recovering in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital. Investigation into the incident continues by local, state, and federal authorities.
Incident Location: 191 Lake Road, Webster, NY
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter and past Fire Chief Mike Chiapperini and Firefighter Tomasz Marian Kaczowka at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 83 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online @http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm
Source: FEMA
Back to Top
|
|
|
