Grants awarded to 13 safe chapters
A total of $10,000 has been awarded by AFE to 13 SAFE chapters! Funds will directly support training and learning opportunities for SAFE chapters.
The goal of this grant program is to promote equitable access to resources, strengthen local chapters, and support students participating in fire training and activities. In this year’s grant cycle, priority was given to requests directly related to training opportunities, equipment purchases, and student participation in TREX events and other prescribed fire opportunities.
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California State Polytechnic University Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt SAFE was awarded funds for equipment including scrapes (chingas), NFPA-compliant helmets, and leather boots.
California State University, Chico
CSU Chico SAFE was awarded funds to help cover costs of personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, hard hats, and long sleeve shirts. The funds will also go towards a chapter banner and material costs for an upcoming tool-making, maintenance, and repair workshop with a local fire ecology professional.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri S&T SAFE was awarded funds to support an equipment cache including but not limited to helmets, leather gloves, cotton overshirts, cotton pants, respirator masks, and goggles. The funds will also help cover costs associated with field days focused on local conservation networking.
North Carolina State University
NCSU SAFE was awarded funds to support students obtaining certifications such as Wilderness First Aid, chainsaw certification, and the North Carolina Certified Burner Course.
Northern Arizona University
NAU SAFE was awarded funds for travel expenses for 10 students to attend a TREX in Georgia.
State University of New York, COLLege of environmental science and forestry
SUNY ESF SAFE was awarded funds to help cover travel expenses for 10 students to go on their pyrotourism spring break trip to Florida and Georgia and gain exposure to the use of prescribed fire for land management.
Stephen F. Austin State University
SAFE at Stephen F. Austin State University was awarded funds to purchase Nomex gear and drip torches so that more students can gain hands-on experience with fire.
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech SAFE was awarded funds to support student travel to prescribed burns in west Texas and to provide honoraria for invited guest speakers who will share their research with SAFE members and the broader Texas Tech community.
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley SAFE was awarded funds to support the rebuilding of their chapter and cover some expenses related to meeting incentives.
University of Florida
University of Florida SAFE was awarded funds to support students obtaining certifications, attending networking events and field trips, and obtaining more personal protective equipment.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia SAFE was awarded funds for supporting event attendance and fire gear for students.
University of Idaho
University of Idaho SAFE was awarded funds to help with expenses associated with multi-day trips for visiting fire ecology labs, visiting smokejumper bases, and networking with other SAFE chapters.
University of Montana
University of Montana SAFE was awarded funds to purchase Nomex and fire shelters so that more students can participate in prescribed fire opportunities.
