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 $53,704 to two fire companies in northwestern 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 northwestern 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.
The Belle Valley Fire Department, Inc. in Millcreek Township, Erie County is receiving $26,315. The fire department of Eldred Borough in Eldred, McKean County is receiving $27,389.
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