Grants for hiring firefighters now available
FEMA is accepting applications for grants under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program to help localities increase their firefighter staffing and deployment capabilities.  The deadline to submit applications is December 18, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. (EST).  For more information or to submit an application, visit: www.firegrantsupport.com/safer .  (Mitch Herckis, herckis@nlc.org , 202.626.3124).