Congress Passes Fiscal Year 2014 Spending Package

John Stamp
January 17, 2014 – After months of political wrangling that frayed partisan tensions and resulted in a lengthy government shutdown, Congress wrapped up its work this week on legislation funding the federal government for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill, H.R. 3547, passed the Senate by a vote of 72-26. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives 359-67 earlier in the week.

Canadian Legislative Conference Set for April 27-30

John Stamp
January 14, 2014 — IAFF members from across Canada will return to Ottawa April 27-30, 2014, to lobby their MPs on a number of issues important to Canada’s professional fire fighters. The 21st edition of the conference takes place in a new venue, the newly-renovated Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel, which is across the street from the IAFF Canadian Office and two blocks from Parliament Hill.

Coming Soon: Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Application Period

John Stamp
January 9, 2014 –The Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE Act) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant application period is expected to open in January. FP&S grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and fire fighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to reduce injury and prevent death among high-risk populations. In 2005, Congress reauthorized funding for FP&S grants and expanded eligible use of funds to include fire fighter safety research and development.