A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. Sets forth the following conditions of eligibility for grants: (1) members of the fire department are participating or have participated in a training program conducted or approved by the National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control; (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located; (3) equipment purchased with grant funds conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards; and (4) any other conditions the Secretary may find appropriate and necessary. Defines "firefighting equipment" as any technical equipment used for fire investigation, suppression, and extinguishment or first aid.…