To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 with respect to firefighter assistance.

This bill would expand the scope of federal grants provided to local fire departments through FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration. It specifically adds the protection of property to the list of approved uses for these funds and introduces a peer-review requirement to ensure the grant selection process remains fair and effective. Additionally, the bill allows departments to use federal funding for training programs designed to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. For citizens, these changes are intended to improve local emergency response capabilities and support the sustainability of volunteer fire services in their communities.