Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Application Extension

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)

Shelby Announces Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Application Extension

Washington, D.C., Friday, December 18, 2009 -- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala) today announced that the application period for the fiscal year 2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program has been extended until Friday, January 15, 2010. Applicants who have already submitted an application and wish to amend the application given this new extension will be granted that opportunity.

"Our nation's firefighters are true first responders and it is critical that they have the personnel necessary to fully protect our communities," said Shelby. "The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant program helps fire departments across Alabama recruit and retain firefighters so that they will be prepared to ensure the safety of our communities. I encourage fire departments to seek federal assistance by completing an application to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program before the January 15, 2010, deadline."

The SAFER program provides assistance to fire departments to increase the number of frontline firefighters. The goal is for fire departments to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities and to ultimately attain 24-hour staffing, thus assuring that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.

The Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications now through Friday, January 15, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST. For more information or to obtain an application for the SAFER Program visit: www.firegrantssupport.com

Ensley House Fire

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire in the 2600 Block of Ave E in Ensley last Saturday.

Engine 16 and Rescue 16 were the first on the scene. E-16 established command and laid supply line on Avenue E.

E-17 laid a line from 27th St. to the back alley and attacked the fire from rear of house.

Engine 16 had 3 hand lines and a blitz nozzle flowing. Crew Members : OIC Mike McConnell, AO Mark Puccio, Nozzleman Desi Lassiter, Archie Gresham, and Dave Nance.

Engine 17 had 2 hand lines and a monitor gun flowing.

Thank you, Mark, for sharing the great shots!

Companies on the scene included:

• Engine 16
• Engine 17
• Engine 24
• Quint 20
• Rescue 16
• Battalion 1
• Safety Officer
• Fire Investigator