NAMPA Hosts 2002 Firefighters Grant Workshop -- Experts Explain Applications Process, Answer Questions 

Release Date: February 8, 2002
Release Number: R10-02-26

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Boise, ID -- Funding for the Fiscal Year 2002 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program has been increased to a total of $360 million, and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is sponsoring a series of special workshops across the country to explain the new application process to interested fire department representatives. The first Idaho workshop is scheduled in Nampa on Tuesday, February 12, at the Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South at 10:00 a.m.

The grant workshops are not prerequisite to receiving information on application procedures, and all fire departments are encouraged to check out the FEMA grant website: www.usfa.fema.gov/grants. This year’s application process is primarily internet based, but paper applications will be accepted from fire departments without internet access.

Eligible activities continued from last year include Firefighting Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Training, Fire Prevention, Fitness and Wellness, and Vehicles. In addition, fire-based EMS has been added as eligible projects for 2002.

For more information contact Idaho Bureau of Disaster Services Training Supervisor David Jackson (208) 334-2336 or FEMA liaison Doak Mahlik, at (425) 487-4722.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Aug-2003 17:13:19