This page contains links to web resources relevant to all AFG Program applicants. The intended audiences are AFG stakeholders, which include but are not limited to award recipients and the communities they serve.
United States Fire Administration
As an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is to reduce the loss of life and economic loss due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to better respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. The benefits of NIMS include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.
The Volunteer Fire Assistance Program
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program, formerly known as the Rural Community Fire Protection (RCFP) Program, provides Federal financial, technical, and other assistance to State Foresters and other appropriate officials to organize, train, and equip fire departments in rural areas and rural communities to suppress fires.