IAFC COVID-19 News

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more

CMS Issues Data Collection Waiver

May 20, 2020

If your agency hasn’t started preparing for CMS’ data collection efforts, it’s not too late! read more
HEROES Act Will Help Keep Communities Safe

May 15, 2020

Fire fighters urge Congress to move quickly to pass HEROES Act to protect them and shore up public safety read more
FY 2019 SAFER Grants: Application Period Extended, Cost-Share Waived

May 15, 2020

In consideration of the economic effects of the pandemic, Acting Secretary Wolf also authorized waivers for certain provisions of the FY 2020 SAFER Grant Program. read more
House Releases New COVID-19 Response Legislation

May 13, 2020

The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments as they cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. read more
IAFC: Fire Department Layoffs and Furloughs Near 1,000; 30,000 Projected

May 11, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress and The White House to help offset these losses with a request of $10 billion that will go directly to the nation’s fire departments. read more
Tell Congress to ACT!

April 29, 2020

Chief Ludwig is calling on all U.S. IAFC members to contact their congressional representatives and tell them to help you fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong response force by supporting $5 billion each for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
CMS Provides COVID Support Payments to EMS Agencies

April 29, 2020

Rising response costs, coupled with increased staffing costs, can make it very difficult for a fire chief to manage their budget. read more
Tell Congress to Support $5 Billion Each for AFG, SAFER for COVID-19 Response

April 27, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress now to provide $5 billion in new coronavirus relief funding for both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. read more
IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting

April 27, 2020

The IAFC has asked Congress to get money directly to local fire departments by dramatically increasing funding of both the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
$100 Million AFG COVID-19 Response Application Period: Deadline May 15

April 24, 2020

FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28. read more

IAFC News

RFP: Recruitment and Retention Instructor Contract Opportunity

February 3, 2023

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification (RRC) course is accepting submissions for contractor positions. read more
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

January 30, 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters read more
Are You Ready to be an IAFC Officer?

January 19, 2023

Call for 2nd VP Candidates, Apply by February 1 read more