911 operators help keep people alive. A bill that could help them is on life support in Virginia.
RICHMOND, Va. — A bill that would provide enhanced retirement benefits to 911 dispatchers across Virginia hit a snag at the Virginia General Assembly.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant Deadline Extended
From Public Sector Grants (PSG)
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the grant deadline to March 22, 2024 for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program applications. Read about how the Navajo Nation received funding from the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TCBP) Grant in 2022 to boost broadband connectivity.
Learn more about funding opportunities under the second round of the NTIA TBCP.
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FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant Application Period Now Open
From Public Sector Grants (PSG)
The FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) grant application period opened January 29, 2024 at 8 a.m. ET and closes Mar. 8, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET. As you prepare for this or any other grant application, watch this FREE grants webinar hosted by PS Grants, “How to Effectively Plan for the Upcoming Grant Cycle”.
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Emergency staff dispute between Falmouth firefighters, town on hold (MA)
An ongoing legal dispute between the town of Falmouth and a firefighters union over an emergency order assigning firefighters to fill in as dispatchers has taken a turn toward resolution — the union has withdrawn its motion for an injunction against the town, according to court documents.
New Alert System Will Sync Fire Calls, ‘Change Response Times Forever’ (IL)
HAZEL CREST, IL — A new alert system put into action by south suburban fire departments will ensure tighter response times and more instantaneous teamwork between first responders, fire officials said Wednesday.
Fire officials from several suburban departments and elected leaders announced Wednesday a first-of-its-kind technology in Illinois to be implemented across south suburban fire departments, designed to improve emergency response times and emergency care for residents.
