Grant for Morgan Hose Volunteer FD
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Township) today
announced that Morgan Hose Company Volunteer Fire Department in
Rock Creek will receive a $64,118 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 personal
protective gear, hose and communications equipment. There were more
than 16,000 requests for funding, and $390 million in grants will
be awarded this year with Fiscal Year 2010 funding.
"There is so much competition for funding in this program, and
I'm thrilled for the department," LaTourette said. "This will
allow Morgan Hose Company to secure important safety equipment, and
I know this funding is much appreciated in this economy."