📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June 22nd.
📌 National Fire Academy Resumes In-Person Emergency Management Trainings. The National Fire Academy is looking to fill classes beginning as early as May 24th. To view class openings and to apply, visit the NETC Online Admissions application website today!
📌 Forest Service Chief Testifies to Senate Oversight Committee. The chief of the US Forest Service, Tom Schultz, provided testimony during an oversight hearing by the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on June 2nd. In his opening statement, Chief Schultz noted that the Forest Service’s hiring rate of firefighters has increased six percent compared to this time last year, and that the safety of these firefighters is one of the Forest Service’s top priorities. Many of the questions from Senators focused on the Forest Service’s proposed plan for reorganization of the agency and its possible impact on research facilities in their respective states.
Here’s how you can take action today:
✅ If your members of Congress are not on the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, ask them to join!
  
  
  
Stay engaged. Stay informed. And together, let’s keep making a difference.