Do users know of a fire department that received much-needed federal funding for training, equipment, or recruitment?
Chances are that funding came from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.
Need for urgent action
If Congress does not act within the next few months, AFG and SAFER will cease to exist. As seen in this letter from the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and over 30 fire service-related organizations, NVFC is in a fight to save these hugely successful programs. They need help in this fight!
“must pass” funding bill
It is crucial that as many Members of Congress as possible sign this letter so that House leadership knows
Until February 23, Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) are leading a letter asking the leadership in the House of Representatives to include the reauthorizations for AFG, SAFER, and the U.S. Fire Administration in the upcoming “must pass” funding bill.
It is crucial that as many Members of Congress as possible sign this letter so that House leadership knows these reauthorizations are widely supported.
NVFC Action Alert
Member of Congress needs to hear to get them to sign this letter! Please use this NVFC Action Alert to contact Members of Congress and ask them to sign Rep. Bost's and Rep. Pascrell’s letter by the February 23 deadline.
It only takes one minute and a couple of clicks to use this alert to make your voice heard. Also, visit the Congressional Fire Service Institute’s AFG and SAFER landing page to see more ways to help save these critical grants.
