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We appreciate the service and sacrifice of America's military veterans and their families. The IAFC will be closed on Friday in observance of Veteran's Day.
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The application period runs through November 15. FY 2016 guidance is available on the AFG website.
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Ethanol Safety Seminar - Decatur, AL
November 10, 2016
VCOS Symposium in the Sun
November 10 - 13, 2016
Webinar: A Digital Toolkit to Help Your Department’s “Do More with Less” Dilemma
November 22, 2016 | Online
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November 10, 2016
VCOS Symposium in the Sun
November 10 - 13, 2016
Webinar: A Digital Toolkit to Help Your Department’s “Do More with Less” Dilemma
November 22, 2016 | Online
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First Responders in the Age of Terror
The planning for terrorist attacks is hard to detect, but first responders are called into action every time. We need to be ready to respond. Read more >
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