Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program Opens This Week 

Townships are encouraged to spread the word about the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program with their local volunteer fire departments. State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announced the availability of $500,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments to help them obtain equipment to increase responder safety and improve service to communities. Members of NVFC are eligible to apply August 1 through August 18, 2024, or until 500 applications are received, whichever comes first. Eligible fire departments must be at least 50% volunteer and serve a population of 25,000 or less. For more information about eligibility, and how to apply, visit the program website.