Steve Buckner

Grants for EMS

Stephen Buckner is a grants consultant for firegrantshelp.com and emsgrantshelp.com. Stephen has been in EMS for 14 years and has been in the fire service for the last four of those. As a paramedic in Colorado Springs, Colo. for most of his career, he has had experience with hiring and field instruction. Stephen now serves as a firefighter/paramedic with Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District in Monument, Colo.

LATEST ARTICLES

Hazmat kits: How to use grants to secure funding

In a time of heightened security, all agencies should take the threat of chemical attack very seriously, and with prices ranging from $400 up to $1400, there should be an option for everyone

August 30, 2011 06:27 AM

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Training grants: Opportunities, tips you need to know

There are many opportunities available for training funds, most of which are offered on a state level

August 08, 2011 09:45 AM

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Finding your best funding option

Grants, entitlements and benefits offer a wide range of funding options for your agency

July 06, 2011 10:09 AM

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Writing a successful EMS grants narrative

It is important to be concise and positive, well spoken, not too short, not too long, and to address all of the required points

May 31, 2011 10:49 AM

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Beyond AFG: Private funding opportunities

While it seems that the AFG process gets the most hype and attention, there are many funding opportunities beyond the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

April 28, 2011 08:28 AM

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AFG help: EMS vehicle acquisition

An organization can apply for vehicle funding even if they are applying for funding under EMS Operations and Safety

April 11, 2011 09:42 AM

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AFG help: Modifications to EMS stations and facilities

Another consideration for an AFG application is ‘cost sharing’

February 14, 2011 11:28 AM

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Secure AFG funding for your EMS agency

Give your agency the greatest opportunity for success when applying for any grant opportunities

January 31, 2011 11:54 AM

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AFG for EMS

While the fire service is the main focus, AFG allocates two percent of the available funding to non-affiliated, EMS-only agencies

December 20, 2010 09:56 AM

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Life after AFG for EMS

While AFG is well worth applying for, there are many other options available

October 28, 2010 11:25 AM

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