“Communities throughout Michigan rely on first responders to keep them safe when emergencies arise,” said Stabenow. “Ensuring that our firefighters are equipped to handle situations they may encounter while staying as safe as possible is crucial for their protection and the public’s well-being as a whole.”

“These federal dollars will help purchase protective gear and other equipment that Michigan’s firefighters and first responders need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Levin. “Communities throughout Michigan depend on the protection our firefighters provide, and this funding will help them prepare for the dangers they face on a daily basis.”

The AFGP awards grants directly to fire departments and EMS organizations to improve the effectiveness of operations and health and safety programs, and to establish or expand fire prevention programs throughout the United States. Grants are awarded competitively through an application process. More information can be found at http://www.firegrantsupport.com/.

Individual grant awards can be found in the table below.

Organization Location Program $Amount
Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Memphis Operations and Safety 81,975
Bloomfield Township Fire Department Bloomfield Hills Operations and Safety 206,100
Johnstown Township Fire Department Battle Creek Operations and Safety 20,852
Perrinton Fire Department Perriton Vehicle Acquisition 139,650
Melvindale Fire Department Melvindale Operations and Safety 98,878
Homer Fire Department Homer Operations and Safety 43,827
Lovells Township Fire Department Grayling Operations and Safety 56,330
Ahmeek Village VFD Ahmeek Operations and Safety 5,441
City of Royal Oak Fire Department Royal Oak Operations and Safety 45,118
Leslie Fire Department Leslie Operations and Safety 51,338
Ypsilanti City Fire Department Ypsilanti Operations and Safety 90,000
Mayville Fire Department Mayville Vehicle Acquisition 161,500
Millbrook/Rolland Fire Department Blanchard Operations and Safety 77,805
Edwardsburg Fire Dept. Edwardsburg Operations and Safety 92,107
Green Oak Township Fire Department Brighton Operations and Safety 56,290
Hamilton Fire Department Hamilton Operations and Safety 27,075
Forest Township Fire Dept. Otisville Operations and Safety 32,363
City of Allen Park Fire Department Allen Park Vehicle Acquisition 247,500
Keeler Township Fire Department Hartford Operations and Safety 15,865
Parma-Sandstone Fire Department Parma Operations and Safety 43,700
Charter Township of Comstock Fire & Rescue Galesburg Operations and Safety 69,799
Van Buren Fire Department Belleville Operations and Safety 17,308
Speaker Township Fire Dept. Melvin Operations and Safety 23,513
Hamlin Township Fire Department Eaton Rapids Operations and Safety 12,184