Contributions of the State to the State Fire Brigade Association

The grant "Contributions from the State to the State Fire Brigade Association" represents a continuously available basic funding in Carinthia. It is aimed at interest groups, associations, and public institutions and supports, within the framework of disaster protection as well as the labor and social sectors, the coverage of personnel and administrative expenses of the State Fire Brigade Association as well as the procurement of operational equipment. The objective is to ensure a economically stable and operationally ready fire service that can guarantee rapid and efficient assistance in emergencies.

To receive the funding, the revenues from the fire protection tax must be transferred to the State of Carinthia quarterly, and disaster fund resources must be requested from the Federal Ministry of Finance. Only expenses for personnel and administrative costs as well as disaster response equipment are eligible for funding. Applications are submitted continuously as part of the quarterly processing and can be submitted at any time since 2014. Through reliable financial support, the program makes a decisive contribution to sustainably strengthening the operational capability and organizational basis of the fire brigades in Carinthia.