This section is for fire departments and nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service organizations and contains Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) "success" stories. The stories demonstrate how AFG awards have improved the safety of firefighters and the communities that they serve.
Featured Success Story
AFG-Bought Generator Supplies Power During Natural Disaster
A Tornado caused extensive damage throughout Northern Ohio. In the past that would have caused interruptions in fire department service calls and slower response times.Thanks to an AFG grant, the department bought a generator with an automatic transfer switch that kicked in after the tornadoes blew through the area cutting off power.
Additional Success Stories
- A Life Saved Using Tools Acquired With Assistance To Firefighters Grants
Bally, PA
- A Fire Chief's Life Saved By AFG Operations & Safety - Health and Fitness Program
Aurora, OH
- Physical Assessments Uncover Health Problems
Tucson, AZ
- First-Grader Uses Training To Save Her Family
Tuscaloosa, AL
- New Devices Offer Difference Between Life and Breath
Redmond, OR
- Wellness Program Exposes Cancer, Saves Firefighter's Life
Puyallup, WA
- Fire Department Equipped To Offer Mutual Aid
Rapid City, SD
- Joint Effort Saves Two Lives
Lamar County, MS
- Sprinkler System Saves Unmanned Shop and Contents
Annapolis, MD
- Grant Helps Department Become NFPA-Compliant
Bishopville, SC
- Fire Extinguishers Save Lives and Property
Arcata, CA
- Thermal Imaging Camera Locates Victim, Saves Life
Williamstown, VT
- SCBAs Enable Rescue of Disabled Woman
Biwabik, MN
- Vehicle Extrication Takes 10 Minutes With New Tool
Cheswick, PA
- All-Volunteer Fire Department Contains Blaze
Chewelah, WA
- Fire Company Provides Members A Way To Get Healthy
Colchester, VT
- Firefighters Breathe Easy With New Equipment
DeForest, WI
- Defibrillator Saves Heart Attack Victim, New Gear Aids In Rescue
Erie County, OH
- Hazmat Training Put To Use Within Weeks of Classes
Fairfield, TN
- New Wildland Engine Is First New Vehicle In 20 Years
Georgetown, CA
- New Brush Truck Helps Put Out Fire, Saves Popular Restaurant
Hatley, MS
- Newly Installed Smoke Alarms Saves Family of Six
Hermon, ME
Last Updated:
06/07/2016 - 13:51