Are you a volunteer or combination fire department in SC? Have you applied for a VSAFE Grant to seek funding for critically needed fire & rescue equipment for your team?

December 14, 2020

Time is running out. The deadline for applications is this Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm. South Carolina State Fire has provided a mechanism to allow departments to learn about the grant process, what is allowable, how to apply and other tips for a successful application. The grant allows for up to a $30,000, non-matching award to provide critically needed equipment to fire departments in SC with more than 50% volunteer staffing. Your association stands ready to assist you in anyway in completing your grant. Please fee free to reach out to us if you need any help at all. Below is the information passed along from State Fire regarding their instructional video and final Q&A session tonight.

From State Fire-

Thank you for your interest in the VSAFE grant application process for volunteer and combination fire departments. We want to provide you with any assistance you may need.

First, we recommend watching our pre-recorded 55 minute training video narrated by State Fire Marshal Chief Jonathan Jones.

Video Link:

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Q&A: To answer any questions you may have, Chief Jones is conducting one last live Q&A session via Zoom.

The last offering is Monday (Dec. 14) at 7 p.m.

Jonathan Jones is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: V-SAFE Q&A Session - Dec. 14, 2020

Time: Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 934 8480 8348

Passcode: 545412