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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation And Natural Resources announced that the application window is now open for grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires.
Pennsylvania Accepting Grant Applications for Volunteer Fire Companies to Increase Protection from Wildfires in Rural Areas Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will invest more than $48.6 million this year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve …
USDA Invests More Than $48 Million in Forest Health Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Norco Fire Company in North Coventry Township, Chester County is the recipient of a $12,500 grant to help fight wildfires in rural areas. The funds will …
Norco Fire Company Receives $12,500 Grant to Fight Wildfires Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) jointly announced the recent establishment of a …
New Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Established Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden released the following statement announcing the launch of a government-wide strategy to to protect workers and communities from extreme heat:
Biden Seeks to Protect Americans from Extreme Heat Read More
EXTON, PA — United Safety announced the acquisition of Newcastle Fire Protection Services (NFPS) effective August 31st, 2021. This is the second acquisition that United Safety has completed within the …
United Safety Acquires Newcastle Fire Protection Services Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reecently shared their vision for the Biden-Harris administration’s wildland fire preparedness and response, including supporting …
Interior and Agriculture Departments Outline Wildland Fire Preparedness, Climate Resiliency Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration this week announced that funding is now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires.
Wolf Administration Announces Funding Available for Volunteer Fire Companies Read More