Ashtabula FD gets grant
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Township) today
announced that the Ashtabula Fire Department will receive an
$86,885 federal grant.
The grant is through the popular Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) program that helps departments obtain needed equipment
and training. The funding will be used to purchase safety
equipment for firefighters. There were more than 16,000
requests for funding, and $390 million in grants will be awarded
this year with Fiscal Year 2010 funding.
"Like many departments, Ashtabula's Fire Department is
struggling in this economy. I'm thrilled they are the
recipient of a significant grant through this highly competitive
grant program," LaTourette said.
For additional information, please contact the department.