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.
Archive for October, 2007
Taken for Granted
Business Model
Fire and EMS organizations have a fiduciary responsibility to the people who pay the bills, be they taxpayers, donors or business sponsors. Whether an organization’s annual budget is $10,000 or $100 million, it is responsible for providing the best possible service for the dollar.
