SAFER grants fund salary and benefits for new paid firefighters and help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. SAFER grants work to build capacity and capabilities in their communities.

These grants fund critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies and support community resilience.

FP&S grants are part of the AFG's support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards, with a focus on reducing injury and preventing death among high-risk populations.

The Firefighter Property Program (FFP) refers to one of the Department of Defense's (DoD) special programs where firefighters can get excess DoD property to be used for firefighting and emergency services. Certain property obtained from this program passes ownership after it has been in use for a specified period of time. This program is managed by the Forest Service with cooperation of the state forestry agencies.