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For Immediate Release
October 5, 2006
 

Fairfield Receives $110,074 in Fire Grants from Department of Homeland Security

Bridgeport, CT –Three fire departments in Fairfield will receive a total of $110,074 in Assistance to Firefighter Grants from the Department of Homeland Security, Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) announced today.

“This funding will allow local Fairfield fire departments to purchase training equipment, pagers and a ‘jaws of life’,” Shays explained. “It’s important to provide our firefighters with the best training and equipment and I’m grateful for this support.”

“The Town of Fairfield very much appreciates Congress’ help in getting these important grants which will help give our Fire Department more training and tools to aid in its responses to emergency situations,” said Fairfield First Selectman Ken Flatto.

The Fairfield Fire Department will receive $48,800 for a mobile training simulator. The trailer-mounted mobile flash over simulator helps train firefighters how to deal with superheated gases which ignite (called a flashover). It safely simulates the experience in a controlled environment so firefighters can learn the signs of a flashover, how to deal with them and how hot is too hot. The mobile simulator will be used to train Fairfield firefighters, as well as members of other fire departments in the state and region.

“This simulator will provide live fire training in a controlled environment to enhance local and regional training programs as well as providing NFPA 1001 competencies for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications,” said Fairfield Fire Department Deputy Chief Arthur Reid. “In addition to providing realistic flashover conditions in a relatively safe, controlled environment, this equipment and the related training and activities could be used to enhance fire ground communications, personal protective equipment use and safety, hose line application, fire ground safety and almost any practical evolution."

The Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department will receive $51,774 to purchase a new Hurst tool and its accessories.

“The grant we are receiving is for new hydraulic rescue tools, used frequently on both local and state roads,” said Angus Maciver, Member of the Board of Directors for Stratfield Fire Department. “The current tools we have are about 15 years old and without this funding, it would have taken us a lot longer to replace them.”

The Southport Volunteer Fire Department will receive $9,500 to purchase pagers for its volunteer firefighters. This is the third Assistance to Firefighters Grant the Southport Volunteer Fire Department has received.

“We thank Congressman Shays and his support of our volunteer organization. The money we have received from this program has helped us purchase a new truck, firefighting gear and curricula to train new firefighters. This additional funding will help us purchase pagers,” said Ron Arnone, Assistant Chief, Training Officer and grantwriter at Southport Volunteer Fire Department. “The moneys received help us buy equipment and provide services to the Village of Southport, the Town of Fairfield and mutual aid to surrounding communities.”

The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations to enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards.

For additional information, please visit www.firegrantsupport.com.


Contact: Sarah Moore, 202/225-5541

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