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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along
with U.S. Representatives John Boozman (R-3) and Mike Ross (D-4) today
announced multiple fire departments in Arkansas will receive $186,444 in
grants from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) program.
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
departments have been awarded grants:
Avoca Fire Department; Avoca, AR - $51, 444 for operations and firefighter
safety
Cornerville Volunteer Fire Department; Star City, AR - $63,000 for
a firefighting vehicle
Rye Fire Department, Inc; Rison, AR - $72,000 for a firefighting vehicle |
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