Lebanon Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
September 12, 2007, LEBANON – The Lebanon Fire Department will receive a $47,138 U.S. Department of Homeland Security operations and safety grant, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.
“Many communities struggle to maintain EMS and firefighting services,” said Gordon, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. “Even though demands on EMS providers and firefighters have increased tremendously over the years, the resources they depend on to provide their life-saving services have not.
“That’s why Congress initiated the Assistance to Firefighters Program, which is similar to the highly successful COPS program that put more than 100,000 new police officers on the nation’s streets.”
The Lebanon Fire Department will use these funds to purchase three thermal imaging cameras, a fire extinguisher trainer simulator and accessories, and computer-based training series, according to Lt. Michael Jones.
“The Lebanon Fire Department has been a recipient of such grant funding five of the previous six years since the Assistance to Firefighters Program inception following 9/11,” Jones said. “We have benefited greatly from this program and would like to thank our congressmen and senators who have supported and continue to support funding in our nation’s capital for this program.”
