I’ve been a member of the FEMSA board for the past three years, and it’s interesting to see the proactive stance fire equipment manufacturers have taken to secure grants for fire departments in need. FAMA and FEMSA have made a joint effort to raise awareness of fire service needs on Capitol Hill. FIRE Grant funding has become an annual tug of war, and FEMSA and FAMA have opted to be proactive, educating not only Congressional leaders, but more importantly the political staffers behind them.






