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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along
with U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (D-1) and Mike Ross (D-4) today
announced multiple fire departments in Arkansas will receive $223,147 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:
First Congressional District:
· Northside Volunteer
Fire Department; Batesville, AR - $103,447 for operations and firefighter
safety
Fourth Congressional District:
Cherry Hill Volunteer Fire Department; Mena, AR - $74,700 for operations
and firefighter safety
Patmos Municipal Volunteer Fire Department; Hope, AR - $45,000 for
a firefighting vehicle |
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