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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along
with U.S. Reps. Vic Snyder, and Mike Ross announced today that fire departments
in Benton and Fordyce, Arkansas have been awarded $87,158 in grants from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program.
This program provides support to fire departments by providing the tools
and resources necessary to ensure both the safety of department personnel
and the general public.
The Fire Prevention Program includes public education and awareness
activities, fire codes enforcement activities, fire inspector certifications,
purchase and installation of smoke alarms and fire suppression systems,
wildland fire mitigation, and arson prevention and detection activities.
The following department has been awarded a grant for Fire Prevention:
· Benton Fire Department - $30,600
The Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety Program includes training,
wellness and fitness, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment,
and modifications to fire stations and facilities. The following
department has been awarded a grant for Fire Operations and Firefighter
Safety:
· Cooterneck Volunteer Fire Department, Fordyce - $56,558 |
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