For Release: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Sesser Fire Protection District has received a $21,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development. The funds will be used to purchase a used firefighting vehicle.
“Having the proper equipment is essential to keeping our communities and first responders safe,” Costello said. “This program helps ensure our rural areas have access to necessary resources.”
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