| WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along with U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), John Boozman (AR-03), and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced over $375,000 in federal grants to Arkansas fire departments through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. All awards were made through the AFG’s Operations and Safety Program Area.
The following Arkansas fire departments received the awards listed below:
Ink Rural Volunteer Fire Department (Mena) - $73,277
State Line Volunteer Fire Department (Waldron) - $45,353
Swan Lake Fire Department (Altheimer) - $17,339
Grange Calamine Volunteer Fire Department (Smithville) - $45,277
Harrison Fire Department (Harrison) - $144,400
Horseshoe Lake Volunteer Fire Department (Horseshoe Lake) - $49,615
"Local firefighters in rural areas battle challenges that are unique to first responders in other areas, said Berry. "It is imperative that we do everything in our power to ensure they have the resources they need to be prepared for all types of emergencies. These federal dollars will help each of department accomplish that goal."
The AFG program is intended to enhance first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public. AFG program grants through the Operations and Safety Program Area are awarded to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations for training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.
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