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 $355,422 to nine fire companies in northeastern Pennsylvania.
“Firefighters 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 northeastern 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
Heights Fire Co. #1, Shenandoah Heights, $24,632
Columbia Hose & Steam Co. #1, Shenandoah, $54,131
Good Will Hose Co. No. 1, Frackville, $38,475
Catawissa Hose Company Number One, Catawissa, $70,452
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Company, Danville, $25,377
Covington Independent Fire Co. Inc., Daleville, $45,672
Pleasant Mount Emergency Services, Pleasant Mount, $24,938
Picture Rocks Volunteer Fire Company, Picture Rocks, $38,097
Blakely Hose Company #2, Blakely, $33,648
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