Washington, D.C.  -  Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $30,858 grant to support local fire prevention efforts.

“Lee County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and women of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department for receiving this grant, and hope it will ultimately help increase the safety for all local citizens.”

Rogers said the grant should be awarded under the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, an essential Federal program which supports first responders across Alabama and the nation. Included under the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants initiative is funding for prevention measures, research, and development of safety efforts. The grant is administered by the Homeland Security Department.

“I would also like to thank State Representative DuWayne Bridges and State Senator Gerald Dial for their assistance with this project,” Rogers said.

Rogers is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Management, Integration and Oversight on the Committee on Homeland Security in Congress. “I am pleased to see the Federal government is continuing to make these types of investments in the Third District,” he added.

 

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