For Release: Wednesday, June 25, 2003
Contact: David Gillies: (202) 225-5661
SMITHTON FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES FIREFIGHTERS GRANT Washington -U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced
today that the Smithton Fire Protection District has received a $14,670 Assistance
to Firefighters grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The
funds will be used for fire operations and firefighter safety. Costello cosponsored
the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program. "Our first responders need adequate resources to do their jobs,"
said Costello. "Working to ensure public safety must remain our number one priority."
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