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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants
Part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Additional SAFER Information
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   Frequently Asked Questions
2005 SAFER Grant Topics:
» What is SAFER?
» Hiring of Firefighters Activity
» Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer
   Firefighters Activity
» Eligibility
» Definition of Applicant Types
» Grant Requirements
» Completing the Application
» Regional Applications
» Technical Assistance for Applicants
» National Fire Protection Association Standards
» National Fire Incident Reporting System
» National Incident Management System (NIMS)
» Miscellaneous
» Letters of Support

National Fire Incident Reporting System


Do fire departments who apply for a SAFER grant have to report to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)?
No, however, fire departments who currently report or commit to report to NFIRS if awarded a grant, receive additional consideration.

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Do volunteer firefighter interest organizations have to report to NFIRS?
No. Only fire departments provide reports to NFIRS.

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