ABOUT WFCA

The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) supports, promotes, and develops Chief Officers in the ten states and US territory of Guam that comprise the Western Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and furthers the interests of prevention, control, and mitigation of fire, life safety, and all hazards in our region.

WFCA Mission: To pursue the protection of life and property by leadership, education, and support for its members and affiliate organizations.

WFCA Member Committment: To support its members by providing the following quality products and services:
  • The Daily Dispatch
  • Fire Service Bookstore
  • Fire-Rescue GPO
  • Association Management
  • National Fire Service Library

COMING IN APRIL: FY 2011 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS
APPLICATION PERIOD

Watch your e-mail and the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) Web page on the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Website for announcements about the FP&S application period that is scheduled to begin in April. FP&S grants support projects that reduce fire-related injury and death among high-risk populations and research and development initiatives that improve firefighter safety.
FP&S Funding Categories:


FP&S Projects. General education and awareness; code enforcement and awareness; fire and arson investigation; and national, state, and regional programs and studies.

Firefighter Research and Development Projects.The emphasis is on research that will yield results that can be readily applied to improve firefighter safety, health, and wellness.

Resources for FP&S Grant Applicants

Download the FY 2011 FP&S Grants Program Guidance and Application Kit from the AFG Website for details about funding priorities, the grant application process, award criteria, and grantee requirements.

The FP&S Grants video gives a brief overview of the FP&S Grants Program, funding priorities, and evaluation criteria.

Additional resources for FY 2011 FP&S applicants are being developed and will be posted on the AFG Website in the next few weeks.

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