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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along
with U.S. Reps. Marion Berry, Vic Snyder, Mike Ross, and John Boozman announced
Thursday that nine fire departments in Arkansas have been awarded $1,054,140
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. Grant funds are used to enhance firefighting
operations, develop firefighter health and safety programs, acquire new
equipment and vehicles, enhance EMS programs, and conduct fire prevention
and safety programs.
The following departments have been awarded grants for Fire Operations
and Firefighter Safety:
· Rector - $29,196
· Little Rock - $429,800
· McAlmont (North Little Rock)- $35,243
· Fort Smith - $230,895
· Morning Star (Hot Springs) -- $22,973
· Point Cedar (Bismark) - $25,034
The following department was awarded a Fire Prevention grant:
· Trumann- $35,550
The following department was awarded a grant to purchase a firefighting
vehicle:
· South Bend (Jacksonville) - $152,629
The following department was awarded a grant for Emergency Medical Services:
· Fayetteville - $92,820
These awards are part of the 26th round of grant announcements.
To date, over 6,800 fire departments have received almost $517 million
to support their role as first responders in the neighborhoods and communities
they serve as firefighters. |
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