Washington 2002 Firefighters Grant Workshops -- Experts Explain Applications Process, Answer Questions
Release Date: February 15, 2002
Release Number: R10-02-29
Seattle, WA -- 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. A Mount Vernon workshop is scheduled 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, at the Mount Vernon Fire Station, 1901 North Laventure Road. Additional workshops are scheduled 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21 in Spokane at the Spokane Arena, 720 Mallon Avenue and 10:00 a.m. Monday March 4 in Olympia, 100 Eastside Street NE.
The grant workshops are not a 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 FEMA liaison Doak Mahlik, at (425) 487-4722.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Aug-2003 17:09:11