July 27, 2007

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today lauded Senate passage of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008, which included an amendment offered by Dodd to increase funding under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act to $145 million.  The SAFER Act, authored by Dodd, provides U.S. Fire Administration grants to state and local governments so that they can increase firefighter personnel and provide the resources necessary to safely and effectively do their jobs. 

July 26, 2007

Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today that more than $550,000 in federal grants was awarded to four Connecticut fire departments. The grants were made possible through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program’s Fire Prevention & Safety Grant initiative, administered by the U.S. Fire Administration.

July 18, 2007

“I applaud the House’s passage of the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007. This bipartisan legislation enables firefighters, police, and other public safety officers to collectively bargain for fair wages and benefits—a basic right they’ve been denied in some 20 states. Those who stand on the front lines against terrorism, fire, natural disasters, and crime deserve strong unions, safe working conditions, and a decent wage. This bill helps them get just that. I look forward to supporting it in the Senate, and I’ll do everything I can to help it become law.”

July 11, 2007

Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) applauded legislation approved on June 28 by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies that will provide funding for afterschool and gang prevention programs for Connecticut youth, equipment upgrades for Connecticut’s public safety systems, and research initiatives at the Institute of Exploration in Mystic, CT, among other things.  Dodd and Lieberman worked to secure funding for Connecticut projects in the bill that will provide more than $4.5 million in new federal funds for initiatives statewide.

December 20, 2006

Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today that the City of New Haven’s Fire Department will receive $307,440 in grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for operations and safety programs.

 

“The holidays are thought of as the season for giving, and Connecticut firefighters generously give their time, bravery and nobility year round,” said Dodd.  “While their efforts can never be fully rewarded, I am grateful that their hard work will be recognized in part by this funding.”

December 14, 2006

Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today that the Wilton Fire Department will receive $105,877 in grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for operations and safety programs.

          

“While Wilton’s firefighters have an abundance of honor and bravery, they do not have nearly enough funding,” said Dodd.  “I am pleased that, with this grant, the community will be able to continue to rely on their responsible, well-trained firefighters to protect them from danger.”           

December 8, 2006

WASHINGTON – Senators Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn. announced today that the South Windham Fire Company will receive $68,950 in grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for operations and safety programs.

“South Windham is fortunate to have such a dedicated fire department to prevent fires from occurring and to protect the citizens of this small town from danger,” said Dodd.  “These individuals put their lives on the line for their communities, and it is of the utmost importance that they have the tools and funding necessary to perform these noble and important jobs.”

November 27, 2007

WASHINGTON – The Niantic and Wolcott Fire Departments will receive $198,550 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today. The funding will be used for operations and safety.  

“Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep our citizens safe,” said Dodd. “We owe these men and women not only our profound gratitude, but also the resources they need for proper equipment, training, and recruitment.”

November 15, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Old Mystic, Poquetanuck and Ashford Fire Departments will receive $252,540 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today. The funding will be used for operations and safety.  

“Firefighters work tirelessly to keep us safe, and they deserve the funding necessary to protect themselves in this honorable yet dangerous line of work,” said Dodd. “These grants will help provide the proper vehicles, equipment and renovations our firefighters and firehouses need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

September 21, 2006