WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $250,587 to five fire companies in southeastern 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 provide them with the necessary tools and resources to perform their job,” said Senator Casey. “This money will provide valuable assistance to the fire departments of southeastern Pennsylvania.”
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 Operations and Safety program area of the AFG. This is the 5th round of AFG grants for Fiscal Year 2009.
Fire Department, City, Amount
Friendship Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Inc., Boyertown, $11,400
Point Pleasant Fire Co. No. 1, Point Pleasant, $129,675
West Reading Fire Co #1, West Reading, $61,484
Modena Fire Company, Modena, $39,040
Lower Providence Community Center Ambulance, Eagleville, $8,988
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