Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar was notified today that three Indiana fire departments will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program totaling $175,750.

AFG funds are utilized by the nation’s firefighters to increase the effectiveness of firefighting and emergency response operations, and to improve firefighter health and safety programs.

In Fiscal Year 2008 AFG was administered by FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. The AFG Program provides grants on a competitive basis to rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States.

Fire departments with questions about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program may reach the fire grants help desk toll free at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov. For the most current information regarding the AFGP, visit www.firegrantsupport.com.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Andrew Mills, Grants Coordinator, by phone at 202-224-4814 or by email at grants@lugar.senate.gov.

The following departments received grants:

Recipient

County

Program Area

Amount

Sugar Creek Fire Department Inc.

Vigo

Operations & Safety

$47,500

Harris Township Fire Department

St. Joseph

Operations & Safety

$33,250

Clay County Perry Township VFD

Clay

Vehicle Acquisition

$95,000

Total:

$ 175,750

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