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Staffing For Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants (SAFER)



The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide
funding directly to fire departments and volunteer
firefighter interest organizations in order to help them
increase the number of trained, "front line" firefighters
available in their communities. The goal of SAFER is to
enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply
with staffing, response and operational standards
established by the NFPA and OSHA (NFPA 1710
and/or NFPA 1720 and OSHA 1910.134). For
details visit www.nfpa.org/SAFERActGrant.
The FY 2011 SAFER APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW OPEN
 
Important Information and Updates
APPLICATION PERIOD: Monday, January 30, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012, 5:00 P.M. EST

Important Message For Applicants
Please click here for an important message regarding the SAFER application


SAFER Quick Guide provides a brief overview of the FY11 SAFER Program
  • FY11 SAFER Quick Guide
    (PDF 1MB, TXT 100kB)

Official Guidance and Application Kit
  • FY11 SAFER Program Guidance
    (PDF 446kB, TXT 144kB)

New SAFER Self-Evaluation Tools Provide Insight into the Peer Review Process

SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheets have been developed that are based on the scoring dimensions used by peer reviewers. These tools will help you assess your organization's readiness to apply for a grant and help you plan your grant application:
  • The SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet for Hiring Firefighters
    (PDF 1.23MB, TXT 14kB)
  • The SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet for Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters
    (PDF 1.32MB, TXT 15kB)
 
NEW FY11 SAFER Application Tutorial
  • Please click here to view the tutorial

NEW SAFER Recruitment and Retention Program Video

Click here to view SAFER video!


SAFER 2011 Get Ready Guides

The following are also available to help applicants prepare for the beginning of the application period:
  • Get Ready Guide Overview
    (PDF 1.17MB, TXT 6.91kB)
  • Hiring Grants Guide:
    (PDF 1.2MB, TXT 4.86kB)
  • Recruitment & Retention Guide:
    (PDF 1.35MB, TXT 4.71kB)

SAFER Grants Management 101 Webinar

Material from the SAFER Grants Management 101 Webinar for FY 2009/2010 is now available for download. Topics discussed include:
  • Periods of performance
  • Payment requests
  • Performance report requirements
right arrow Click here to download PDF guide
   

Last Modified: Tuesday, 31-Jan-2012 17:25:15 EST

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Cedar Hill TX
Department adds 12 new firefighters who aid in staffing new station
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