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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2007
CONTACT: Geoff Embler or Matt Mackowiak

Sen. Hutchison Announces Nearly $600,000 in Texas Fire Grants
Six Texas Cities to Receive DHS Funding for Operations and Vehicle Acquisition


WASHINGTON -- Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) today announced $592,396 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for Texas firefighters and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel to improve overall preparedness and first response capabilities.

“These DHS fire grants will provide our brave firefighters and EMS responders with the additional resources they need to save lives,” Sen. Hutchison said. “This funding will help these men and women better prepare for emergency response and recovery in our communities.”

The following organizations will receive funding:

CityOrganizationFundingPurpose
NederlandNederland F.D.$137,375Operations and Safety
RobyRoby V.F.D.$96,634Operations and Safety
LanevilleLaneville V.F.D.$109,725Vehicle Acquisition
JacksboroJack County Rural F.D.$82,887Operations and Safety
AledoAledo F.D.$120,650Operations and Safety
EvermanEverman F.D.$45,125Operations and Safety
  Total: $592,396 

The funding will be directed from DHS to local fire departments and EMS organizations for hiring trained, certified and competent firefighters, purchasing needed equipment and vehicles, training first responders and providing health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.

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