FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8, 2007
CONTACT: Geoff Embler or Matt Mackowiak
Sen. Hutchison Announces Nearly $600,000 in Texas Fire Grants
Wichita Falls among Seven Cities to Receive Funding
WASHINGTON -- Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) today announced $597,639 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants for Texas firefighters to improve first response capabilities.
“These Homeland Security fire grants will provide our brave firefighters with the resources they need to save lives,” Sen. Hutchison said. “This funding will help them better prepare for emergency response and recovery in our communities.”
The following Fire Departments (F.D.) will receive funding:
| City | Organization | Funding | Purpose |
| De Leon | De Leon Volunteer F.D. | $168,675 | Vehicle Acquisition |
| Nash | C-5 Red Lick / Leary Volunteer F. D. | $156,750 | Vehicle Acquisition |
| Wichita Falls | Arrowhead Ranch Estates Volunteer F.D. | $117,800 | Vehicle Acquisition |
| Gunter | Gunter Volunteer F.D. | $58,805 | Operations / Safety |
| Orange | Mauriceville Volunteer F.D. | $55,366 | Operations / Safety |
| Daingerfield | Daingerfield Volunteer F.D. | $20,245 | Operations / Safety |
| Lueders | Leuders Volunteer F.D. | $19,998 | Operations / Safety |
| | | Total: $597,639 | |
The funding will be directed from DHS to local fire departments for purchasing needed equipment and vehicles, training first responders and providing health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.
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