The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is in full swing. A number of folks have written and asked for more information. I often forget that many folks are at different levels of the technology curve. Funding is there but it really requires computer diligence these days. If you don't have the computer depth in your department, just go to the local high school or college for help. A student may not be interested in running calls but that student may be the person who helps you fill out the online application and gets you enough funding to replace all that out-of-date and unsafe personal protective equipment (PPE) or whatever you need. Reach out.

In addition, help exists in the form of workshops. These AFGP workshops are going on across the country. The Office of Domestic Preparedness is conducting them and you can check out http://www.firegrantsupport.com/Workshop/display/workshops.aspx to see what is happening in your state.

All the workshops are the same so if you miss one you can go to another or even visit a nearby state if you are close to a border.

If you attend one let other folks know what you think by commenting right here on our blog. Let other folks know the good points and the points that need more work.