Assistance to firefighters grant

The National Volunteer Fire Council, Inc. (NVFC) received a $1,427,957.41 Project Grant award under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will support NVFC's delivery of products and services aimed at improving firefighter safety and enhancing public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. NVFC has a history of receiving prime federal contracts and grants to conduct studies, develop tools and resources, and provide other services that support volunteer emergency responders, including efforts to improve firefighter retention/recruitment, enhance EMS capabilities, and assess wildland fire programs. Through this AFG Program grant, NVFC will continue its national-level initiatives to train hazardous materials response instructors, provide resources to enhance firefighter safety and health, and deliver assessments of wildland fire programs.