| Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Shuster announced that four fire departments in the Ninth Congressional District will receive federal grant money for new equipment, vehicles and protective gear. More than $478,000 was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
"Our firefighters risk their lives to protect our families and property," said Shuster, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management. "I am pleased that DHS is recognizing their need for funds, so that they can do their jobs well and protect themselves. They deserve to have the best equipment available."
The four volunteer fire departments will be utilizing their funds in various ways:
· Friendship Fire Company #1 in Roaring Spring, Blair County is receiving $107,469 for operations and safety equipment
· Marklesburg VFC in James Creek, Huntingdon County is receiving $57,310 for operations and safety equipment
· Blue Knob VFD in Blue Knob, Blair County is receiving $237,500 for a new fire vehicle
· Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad in Blue Ridge Summit, Franklin County is receiving $76,475 for operations and safety equipment
The DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is responsible for $485 million in grant money for fire stations around the country this year. |
