This afternoon, representatives of America’s fire service met on-line to discuss strategies to force Congress and the Senate to pass the reauthorization bill for AFG/SAFER/FP&S and the USFA. We have decided that the time is NOW to ask for the fire service to unite and fill up the inboxes of Congress/Senate to address this critical issue.
• AFG and SAFER will cease to exist if they are not reauthorized by September 30, 2024.
• The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870/H.R.4090) is a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) programs, which are critical to ensuring that fire and EMS departments have the equipment, staffing, and training they need to protect themselves and their communities.
• Without reauthorization, these programs will sunset by the end of this fiscal year.
• The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) serves as a critical voice of the fire service at the federal level. USFA provides vital training, data, analysis, education, and much more for both fire and EMS personnel, as well as the general public.
• Together, AFG, SAFER, and USFA help to improve fire and life safety across the country.
For more information, visit Support AFG, SAFER, and USFA: Take Action Now! – Congressional Fire Services Institute (cfsi.org)
Use this link to write a letter to your Senator and Congress representatives -> https://www.canva.com/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.votervoice.net%2FNVFC%2FCampaigns%2F98446%2FRespond&design=DAF66VGFjw8&accessRole=viewer&linkSource=document
Thank for you helping address this matter.
David Lewis
Maryland Director
National Volunteer Fire Council
