Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

A Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) provides federal funding to help communities and states respond to and manage major wildfires that threaten to cause significant destruction. It helps cover costs like firefighting, supplies, and equipment, ensuring efficient response efforts. The goal is to reduce the impact of the fire, protect life and property, and contain the fire more quickly. FMAG is typically awarded when a fire is declared an emergency, assisting local agencies in managing an escalating wildfire and minimizing overall damage.