These are but a few examples of typical fire related government funding. Some states also have their own grant programs for fire and emergency service agencies. In New Jersey, for example, the state offers funding for thermal imaging cameras. To locate available grants, you need to become familiar with all of the agencies at the federal and state level. You can do this through the Internet.
Most agencies have an established Web site dedicated to providing information.
Your job as a grant researcher is to go through every agency and locate their grant programs. Make a list of which grants are available, the eligibility requirements, the programs deadline, and information about grants they have funded in the past. If you've missed the deadline, don't despair. In many cases the grant is offered about the same time every year. Before the next deadline comes around spend the time doing your research and preparing your proposal.