National Fire Service Organizations Oppose Proposed Cuts To AFG And SAFER Grants

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) joins with other national fire service organizations to strongly oppose proposed cuts to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
On July 27, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted to report legislation to cut these vital p