Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction (FIIRE)
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Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction (FIIRE) grants support fire departments with safety gear, assessments, training, and other interventions to reduce professional firefighters’ injuries and illnesses.
Funder: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant
Summary: Grants help fire departments reduce professional firefighters’ injuries and illnesses through safety equipment, assessments, and training.
Key Information: Applicants must participate in FIIRE and have a State Fund workers’ compensation account in good standing.
Description
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) runs FIIRE to help employers of professional firefighters reduce occupational injuries and illnesses. Developed with representatives from the Washington Fire Chiefs and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, the program emphasizes proactive risk management and the use of firefighter safety best practices.
FIIRE grants help participating departments carry out their Safety Improvement Plans. Funding supports additional equipment or gear, safety culture assessments or training, and other safety intervention activities. The broader program focuses on identifying and addressing workplace hazards, including carcinogen exposure and musculoskeletal injuries.
