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	Press Releases August 28, 2003   DODD, LIEBERMAN ANNOUNCE CONNECTICUT FIRE FIGHTERS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL GRANTS   WASHINGTON - Five Connecticut fire departments will receive more than $500,000 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today. Pawcatuck, Mortlake, North Grosvenordale, Terryville, and Gaylordsville fire departments will get funds for new equipment and safety and training programs. “Connecticut firefighters often are the first on the scene of a catastrophe. They shouldn’t be last when it comes to getting critically important resources,” said Dodd. “Thankfully this assistance - while only a start - can begin to address those tremendous shortcomings and provide our firefighters with the help they need and deserve.” "Connecticut’s firefighters work tirelessly to protect our citizens," Lieberman said. “We owe it to them, and to the residents they are charged with protecting, to ensure that they receive the best equipment and the best training available." DHS awards the money as part of the Assistance for Fire Fighters Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Fire Administration. The funds will be used for fire fighter health and safety programs, new fire fighting apparatuses, Emergency Medical Service programs, and Fire Prevention and Safety Programs. The following fire stations will receive awards: •Pawcatuck Fire District $90,000 •Mortlake Fire Company $225,000 •Community Fire Company of N. Grosvenordale $162,450 •Terryville $88,152 •Gaylordsville Volunteer Fire Department $25,313 The awards were made possible by the FIRE Act of 2000, a law authored by Dodd and co-sponsored by Lieberman that gives local fire departments the ability to purchase new equipment, hire new personnel, and initiate education and training programs. Since the FIRE Act was enacted, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), now a part of DHS, has distributed more than 7,100 grants for a total of more than $420 million to help fire departments across the country strengthen their response capabilities.   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 August 2003 Press Releases July   |  September   --   2002   |  2004     August 29 - Lieberman Seeks Inquiry Into Gas Price Spikes as Prices Hit the Highest Levels Ever Recorded   August 28 current Press Release   August 27 - Sen. Lieberman's OpEd in the New York Daily News   August 27 - Report Faults FERC Oversight of Energy Markets   August 25 - Final GAO Report on Cheney Energy Task Force Released   August 22 - Lieberman: Federal Authority Misused by Texas Republicans   August 21 - Lieberman, Dodd Announce New Round of Grants to Connecticut Fire Fighters   August 21 - Lieberman Responds to Studies Revealing Nation’s Vulnerability to Terrorism   August 15 - Lieberman Probes Interior Commitment To Protect Wilderness   August 15 - Lieberman Says Electric Infrastructure Too Important To Be A Gap in Homeland Security   August 13 - Report: State and Local Officials Still Denied Information   August 8 - Lawmakers Oppose Decision to Terminate Postal Security Force   August 7 - Lieberman Prods Agencies on Mismanagement of Florida Wetlands   August 6 - Lieberman Says Failure to Consolidate Watch Lists Exposes American Public to "Unaccceptable Risk"
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