FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant application periods now open
Emergency Management and Response - Information Sharing and Analysis Center • January 25, 2021
The United States Fire Administration (USFA)
has posted open application periods for two of the three Assistance to Firefighters grant programs
offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the upcoming year. These are:
- The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, currently open for applications until Friday, Feb. 12.
- The Firefighter Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program, open for applications starting on Monday, January 25, 2021 through Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.
You may be eligible for the AFG grant if you are a:
- National, regional, state, local or tribal fire department or nonaffiliated emergency medical service organization.
- State Fire Training Academy.
The FP&S grant provides critically needed resources to carry out fire prevention education and training, fire code enforcement, fire/arson investigation, firefighter safety and health programming, prevention efforts and research and development.
You may be eligible for a FP&S grant if you are a national, regional, state, local or tribal:
- Fire department.
- Academic institution, or a public health, occupational health or injury prevention institution for fire prevention and safety programs.
- Public, private or non-profit organization supporting firefighter health and safety research and development.
FEMA is offering several webinar workshops on how to apply for these grants. Registration is not required. To participate in a webinar, visit FEMA’s AFG Program Workshops page.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026 , honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer the call when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recognizes the professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in emergency situations. At ETCOG, we are proud to recognize the telecommunicators who serve communities across our region. Their work requires professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. In moments of crisis, they provide calm, skilled support and help connect people to the emergency services they need. In 2025 , telecommunicators in ETCOG’s service area answered more than 174,000 9-1-1 calls and more than 20,000 9-1-1 texts . Behind each of those numbers is a person in need of help and a trained telecommunicator ready to respond. ETCOG supports the region’s dispatch offices through training, equipment upgrades, and management of the regional 9-1-1 system. These efforts help ensure telecommunicators have the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve the public effectively and efficiently. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere appreciation to the men and women who help keep our communities safe every day. Their work is essential, and their service makes a meaningful difference throughout East Texas.
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants
