On August 13, 2003, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) issued a second urgent call for all fire chiefs to write and e-mail the White House concerning the administration's proposed plans to move the Assistance to Firefighters grant program (FIRE Act) from the U.S. Fire Administration to the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), which, the IAFC says, "will have serious ramifications for the future of the program."
The IAFC issued its first call on July 30. Since that time, the IAFC said it has become aware that the White House is monitoring the strength of the fire service's response to the IAFC request for action, and some reports indicate that the White House is paying attention to the congressional districts and states from which the fire service letters/calls are coming.
The IAFC believes that fire service feedback to respective senators and representatives on this issue will encourage them to pressure the White House for support for the fire service's position.
If you are a current subscriber,login hereto access this content.
If you would like to become a subscriber, please visit ushere.
