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2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Period NOW OPEN! Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 Each year, the US Department of Homeland Security awards millions of dollars in grant funding to fire and EMS departments throughout the United States. The 2022 AFG...

Installation Spotlight: NO SMOKE for SWAT
NO SMOKE for SWATThe Ward Diesel NO SMOKE is not only for fire trucks. Police SWAT units are realizing the benefits of upgrading their vehicles with the Ward Diesel NO SMOKE exhaust filtration system. With the NO SMOKE system, Police SWAT units can prioritize the...

IAFF Moves to Fund Cancer Research
Setting The Precedent The IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) is an organization representing firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The organization is authoritative in dictating beneficial services to its members and setting precedent for...

21st Century Fire and Emergency Services: Developing a Big Picture Solution
Through a recent partnership between the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), the 21st Century Fire and Emergency Services white paper was produced. The goal of the white paper was to have active...

Ward Diesel Filter Systems & The Lavender Ribbon Report
Among the many dangers our courageous frontline workers face, firefighters have a significantly higher risk of contracting cancer due to the health hazards encountered while on the job. Scott Beecher, President of Ward Diesel Filter Systems was Committee Chair for the...