Firefighting
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Fire departments face funding crisis for essential equipment
In Scranton, the proposed 2027 capital budget allocates $190,000 for the purchase of three used ambulances, according to Firerescue1 .
Firehouse Subs Foundation Awards SAFER $22,041 for Rescue Equipment
In FY 2023 alone, federal grants channeled through IAFF affiliates provided over $359 million to fire departments.
Roswell firefighters train with new electric vehicle emergency equipment
An average electric vehicle fire requires 3,000-8,000 gallons of water to extinguish, a stark contrast to the 500-1,000 gallons needed for a conventional car fire, according to Fire Engineering Journa
Illinois fire departments statewide receive $6M in equipment grants
The Rock Island Fire Department, like 259 others across Illinois, just received $25,000 for new hydraulic rescue tools.
US Fire Departments Receive State Grants for Extrication Tools
In 2026, 307 fire departments across Massachusetts will share $5 million in state grants for new safety equipment.
Massachusetts Fire Departments Receive Millions in New Grants and Equipment
307 fire departments across Massachusetts will share $5 million in state grants in 2026.