November 30, 2005
Two Rivers Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Tom Petri reports that the Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department has received a $29,321 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used to purchase new breathing gear.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program awards one-year grants directly to local fire departments, enhancing their abilities to respond to fire and fire-related hazards in their communities.
"We ask a lot more of fire departments than we used to - not simply fire fighting
but also fire prevention, safety programs, emergency medical services and even
terrorist threats," said Petri. "These grants are meant to help local communities cope
with the added expenses in order to keep us all safer."
