PHOTOS: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., the National Weather Service in Tallahassee said.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTGS-TV FOX 28 Hardeeville

Authorities were called to Owasso High School’s East Campus on Monday morning after a student brought a “radioactive rock” to school, prompting a response from local law enforcement and hazardous materials teams. Around 10 a.m., Owasso police and fire departments arrived at the school after reports that multiple students had handled the rock.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOTV-DT CBS 6 Tulsa

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire broke out on Spokane's South Hill on Wednesday afternoon. According to Spokane Fire Department's Justin De Ruyter, winds knocked down a powerline causing a spark in dry brush. The fire spread across the street in some spots, but residents helped control the flames. "A spot fire started right behind us, and we actually jumped in and stomped that out, me and three other guys.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Evacuations were issued for a wildfire burning in the Danville area on Wednesday night, according to Ferry County Sheriff's Office. Around 8:45 on September 25, FCSO issued Level 2 and 3 evacuations for Danville, Washington, about a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Spokane near the Canadian border.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

November 5, 2024 | 1 ET

In an era where fire departments are increasingly challenged to achieve more with fewer resources, securing grant funding is essential. With over $250 billion in federal grants and an additional $200 billion from state and private sources available in 2025, the opportunities are vast—if approached with the right strategy. This webcast will focus on how departments can develop long-term funding strategies that align with their operational goals and build lasting relationships with grantors and private funding sources in their communities. We’ll discuss proven approaches for departments to craft high-quality, authentic grant applications that genuinely reflect their specific needs and community impact, while also fostering trust and collaboration with key funding partners. By examining real-world examples and best practices, participants will gain actionable insights into how to maximize limited budgets, reduce operational costs, and ensure their projects resonate with funders and strengthen their long-term funding networks.