Kyle Foreman
Ephrata, Washington Fire Department
Proposal for portable radios, SCBA microphones, voice synthesizers, mobile radios, radio/intercom headsets, thermal imaging camera
Amount requested: $102,730. Received $92,457
Successfully Funded (2004 Fire Act Grant)
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Dick King
Hillsboro, Missouri Fire Protection District
Proposal for (14) SCBAs and (14) carbon cylinders and (20) face pieces
Amount requested: $61,334.
Successfully Funded (2004 Fire Act Grant)
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John DeIorio
Palm Beach, Florida Fire Rescue
Proposal for (2) Direct Capture Diesel Exhaust Extraction Systems
Amount requested: $66,863
Comment by the instructor: Well organized narrative. Effective use of statistics in summery.
Successfully Funded (2003 Fire Act Grant)
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Lou Ball
Waterloo, Iowa Fire Department
Proposal Title: Bicycle Helmet and Safety Education Program
Amount requested: $11,965.00
Comment by the instructor: This is a terrific example of a community coalition getting things accomplished. Coalitions are a growing trend in the grant field and I'm sure this was helpful to you in obtaining your funding, Lou. Smart strategy.
Successfully Funded
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Chris Caulkins
Woodbury, Minnesota Public Safety Dept.
Proposal Title: 12-Lead Monitor/Defibrillators
Amount requested: $41,600
Comment by the instructor: Chris, the large percentage of matching funds you are pledging will help persuade reviewers you are committed to this project. I predict you'll get it funded.
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Loren Charlston
Redmond, Washington Fire Department
Proposal Title: Multiple Casualty Incident Trailer
Amount requested: $8,023.50
Comment by instructor: This grant proposal was unsolicited and does not follow the traditional format. The bottom line is, Loren got it funded. Good work.
Successfully Funded
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Jill Craig
Austin, Texas Fire Department
Proposal Title: Safety Initative --A fitness/wellness program for firefighters
Amount requested: $10,000.
Successfully Funded
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Wayne Glidden
La Luz, New Mexico Fire Department
Proposal Title: Quick Attack Equal Safety and Savings
Amount requested: $97,000
Comment by the instructor: Well-organized and succinct...just what the funding sources look for in a proposal, Wayne. Good luck.
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Tom Harnsberger
Carroll Fire Protection District in Urbana, Illinois
Proposal Title: Extrication Equipment
Amount requested: $13,263
Successfully Funded
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Dan Hernandez
Monterey County, California Fire Chief's Association
Proposal Title: Breaking the Fire Department's Language Barrier
Amount requested: $48,500
Comment by the instructor: Excellent examples here of qualitative materials that are truly persuasive. Your story of the ill-fated Geberal Motors Nova campaign in Mexico is the perfect intro to your objectives section.
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Michael Holdeman
Porter Township (Michigan) Emergency Services
Proposal Title: Enhancing Porter Township
Emergency Services
Amount requested: $11,453
Comment by the instructor: Good research, Michael.
Looking around your own community and state can unearth little gems of opportunity, right? The harder you work, the luckier you get!
Successfully Funded
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Mark Klaene
High Rolls, New Mexico Volunteer Fire Department
Proposal Title: Quick Attack Wildland/Urban Interface Vehicle
Amount requested: $70,000
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Thomas Maloney
Polson, Montana Fire Department
Proposal Title: Thermal Imaging Camera
Amount requested: $25,850
Comment by the instructor: Very effective supporting materials, Thomas. I especially like your FAQ section.
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Geoff Maloon
Carmel Valley, California Fire Protection District
Proposal Title: Lowering the Devastating Costs of Firefighters With Poor Health
--A Fitness/Wellness Program
Amount requested: $75,500
Comment by the instructor: I like your Dickens' quote in the title subhead, Geoff. Nice touch. Also, your delayed lead technique in the problem statement draws the reader into your proposal very effectively.
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Shannon Marston
City of Nevada, Missouri Fire Department
Proposal Title: Preserving Life with a Thermal Imaging Camera
Amount requested: $19,458
Comment by the instructor: It's great to see another fire department seeking funds from a source other than FEMA. Your proposal is well organized, Shannon, and your qualitative supporting materials are very persuasive.
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Jay Neuman
Chester, California Fire Department
Sample Cover Letter
Amount requested: $200,000
Comment by the instructor: This is an example of a well-written cover letter...succinct and sincere. I always recommend a positive approach and in this letter the use of transitive verbs (rather than the conditional would or could) gives it added strength.
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Judy Pierce
Cape Coral, Florida Fire Department
Proposal Title: Emergency Operations Center Equipment
Amount requested: $158,147
Comment by the instructor: Good strategy, Judy...tieing your grant request into a larger city project. Your proposal (representing only 9% of the city's total outlay for the EOC) makes a very strong matching funds statement of credibility and commitment to the project.
Successfully Funded
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Ann Pond
Laramie, Wyoming Fire Department
Proposal Title: Paramedics Save Lives
--A training program for paramedics
Amount requested: $417,762
Comment by the instructor: This is an ambitious project, Ann. Your very thorough methodology section will show the reviewers you have planned it carefully, and I believe you have a good shot at getting it funded.
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Jeremy Rahn
Atwater, California Firefighters' Association
Proposal Title: Countdown to Survival
--A proposal for Automated External Defibrillators
Amount requested: $25,000
Comment by the instructor: Jeremy, this is one of the top three proposals I've seen this year in terms of clarity, design and overall concept. The Bank of America should come through for you.
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Gerald Simon
Oakland, California Fire Department
Proposal Title: The Oakland Fire Safe Hills, Prevention in Practice
Amount requested: $75,000
Comment by the instructor: A complex proposal that's easy to read because it's so well organized. The objectives, methodology and budget pages are especially well conceived and presented.
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Jeffrey Smith
Galveston, Texas Fire Department
Proposal Title: Saving Our Past From Fire --A proposal for thermal imaging cameras
Amount requested: $57,250
Comment by the instructor: This is one of my favorite success stories from our graduates...Great idea, Jeff!
Successfully Funded
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Devon Wells
Hood River, Oregon Fire Department
Proposal Title: Protecting Historical Hood River
--A proposal for thermal imaging cameras
Amount requested: $103,450
Comment by the instructor: You are a creative guy, Devon. This proposal is well conceived and clearly presented.
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