Three fire departments get grants
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Township) today
announced that the Conneaut, Macedonia and Stow fire departments
will receive federal grants.
Conneaut will receive $23,750 to purchase a cardiac monitor,
Macedonia will receive $18,505 to purchase self-contained breathing
apparatus brackets and reflective striping for fire vehicles and
Stow will receive $33,930 for operations and safety.
The grants are through the popular Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) program that helps departments obtain needed equipment
and training. There were more than 16,000 requests for
funding, and $390 million in grants will be awarded this year with
Fiscal Year 2010 funding.
"In these tough economic times, these grants really help local
departments," LaTourette said. "It's a really competitive
grant program, and I'm thrilled that three departments in my
district were chosen for funding."
For additional information, please contact the departments.