FEMA And USFA Announces Fire Assistance Grants To Vermont Fire Department
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Release Number: R1-03-38
Boston, MA -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the US Fire Administration (USFA) awarded $124,386 to this fire departments in the State of Vermont as part of the Fire Assistance for Firefighting Program grant awards.
"This grant allows this Vermont fire department to purchase advanced equipment, learn new operational techniques and provide safety measures to protect their communities," said Daniel A. Craig, Regional Director at the Boston office of FEMA.
| South Burlington Fire Department | Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety | $124,386 |
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is designed as an opportunity for the United States Congress to work with FEMA to enhance basic fire service delivery across the country. Over 5,000 departments will receive over $360 million to support fire protection, (Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery, vehicle purchase, and prevention programs in 2002.
Over 19,000 fire departments applied for grant awards this year. The requests have been through a national review process involving over 300 fire service leaders. A current list of recipients is posted on the USFA website at www.usfa.fema.gov/grants.
Last Modified: Friday, 11-Apr-2003 15:22:43