FIGHTING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
"We must protect our protectors with more than just words —we must protect them with the best equipment, training and resources. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)
Fighting for Firefighters
· Created the Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program
· Secured more than $77 million for Maryland's firefighters for equipment,
training and fire safety education
· Fought for a Hazardous Substance Training Program to educate firefighters about health risks
Fighting for Local Law Enforcement
· Secured more than $4 billion for first responder grants since 2001
· Supported legislation to improve communication between first responders
Fighting to Improve Emergency Preparedness
· Fighting to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the resources it
needs to respond to emergencies nationwide
· Working to reform FEMA by:
- Establishing FEMA as an independent agency to maximize effectiveness
- Requiring that FEMA leadership have a background in crisis management and emergency response
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