WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $172,822 to two fire companies in southwestern Pennsylvania.
“Firefighters are our friends and neighbors, and they work tirelessly to ensure our safety. It is critical that we do everything in our power to keep them safe while they perform their public service,” said Senator Casey. “This money will make southwestern Pennsylvania safer for its citizens and the brave firefighters who protect them.”
Federal funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) which aims to strengthen the Nation’s first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well the responders’ themselves.
The grants are available through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) program area of the AFG. The FP&S Grants are intended improve measures to reduce injuries and prevent deaths from fire related hazards. This is the first round of FP&S grants for Fiscal Year 2009.
The Alternative Community Resource Program in Johnstown, Cambria County, is receiving $75,871. Western PA Firefighters Memorial Honor Guard, Inc, in North Braddock, Allegheny County, is receiving $96,951.
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