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Is your department preparing a FY25 AFG application for funding for SCBA? If so, click below to get a tip sheet from FireRescue1 which has practical advice for preparing a strong application!

FY25 AFG: Prepare your application for funding for SCBA (tip sheet) Practical advice for preparing a strong application

Is your department applying for a grant for rescue equipment? If so, FireRescue1 has a practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear. Click below to get the guide!

Navigating fire service grants: From preparation to rescue-ready equipment (guide) A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for rescue-specific gear

Join the National Volunteer Fire Council on June 2 at 2pm ET for a Roundtable Talk to help your department prepare for Safety Stand Down 2026, taking place June 14-20.

This year’s theme, "Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life", focuses on the critical role health and fitness play in responder readiness, injury prevention, and long-term wellbeing.

Hear from Quentin Cash, Dave Frost, Shelby Hall, Dan Kerrigan, Eric Valliere, and moderator Darin Wallentine as they discuss this year’s daily FITNESS topics, ways departments can participate, and resources available to help responders stay fit to serve and fit for life.

Register now: https://buff.ly/YTFDZff

As we close out National Electrical Safety Month, use this safety checklist from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and make sure your home is safe!

FITNESS: FireRescue1 has a roadmap to firefighter wellness.
The 2026 Firefighter Safety Stand Down turns the seven letters of FITNESS into a year-round wellness strategy for firefighters and departments. Click below to learn more!

FITNESS: A roadmap to firefighter wellness The 2026 Firefighter Safety Stand Down turns the seven letters of FITNESS into a year-round wellness strategy for firefighters and departments