Funding opportunities for fire departments, technical rescue teams, and emergency response organizations are now available through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. These grants are designed to help departments strengthen operational readiness, improve firefighter safety, expand training capabilities, support staffing needs, and fund critical equipment, including PPE, rescue tools, communications systems, and emergency response resources.
Whether your department is planning future equipment upgrades, enhancing training programs, or improving overall response capabilities, FEMA funding may help support those initiatives and long-term operational goals.
Programs Include:
- Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Funding for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel. - SAFER Grants
SAFER grants fund fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations directly to help them increase capacity in their communities. - Fire Prevention & Safety Grants
Support for projects that enhance firefighter and public safety.
Application Period
Opens: Tuesday, May 19 at 9 a.m. ET
Closes: Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m. ET
Explore FEMA grant information and application resources:
https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters
At Rescue Direct, we support fire departments, technical rescue teams, and first responders with professional rescue equipment, PPE, rope rescue systems, ventilation tools, confined space gear, and training solutions. If your department is preparing for upcoming grant applications, our team can help identify equipment solutions that align with your operational needs.