Meuser Announces Federal Grants For Fire Stations In The Ninth District
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded a total of $722,583.50 in AFG grants to the Mifflin Township Forest Rangers & Fire Co. No. 1, Mcadoo Fire Company, Earl Township Volunteer Fire Company No 1, and Good Intent Fire Company through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.
INDIVIDUAL GRANT AWARDS:
- Mifflin Township Forest Rangers & Fire Co. No. 1 will receive $8,452.38 for operations and safety.
- Mcadoo Fire Company will receive $134,071.43 for operations and safety.
- Earl Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will receive $246,726.36 for operations and safety.
- Good Intent Fire Company will receive $333,333.33 for vehicle acquisition.
You can find an example of the support provided shown in the letter below.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the AFG Program is to award grants directly to fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations, and state fire training academies to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel. Using a competitive process that is informed by fire service subject-matter experts, grants are awarded to applicants whose requests best address the priorities of the AFG Program.
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