If you have been keeping up with grant news like I have recently you will have heard some disturbing news. There are those in Washington that believe that the monies set aside for fire service grants, such as the Fire Prevention, SAFER, and AFG, are wasteful and do not provide the improvement in areas of fire fatalities that they believe they should.
The Heritage Foundation, in a news release that can be found (http://www.heritage.org/Research/Economy/wm2499.cfm) shows that after a study conducted by Center for Data Analysis DHS grants funds are failing to reduce the number of fire related deaths including firefighters, other responders, and the general public.
One of the biggest messages that I took out of my grant education was the interaction needed between Fire Service Administrators and the elected officials that govern the areas in which they serve. Taking this thought to heart, there is no better time than now to put these officials on our speed dial and call or visit their offices to let them know that the First Responders of America need this funding and it is vital to continue the respond of those that respond first to any incident affecting the communities within our borders.
Take a look at the article, review the information, take it to heart and work to educate those we elect to run our country.
As always, with grant processes we must remain prepared for anything that may come our direction.
Stay Safe!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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