Whitfield Announces Grant for Graham Volunteer Fire Department | News | Congressman Ed Whitfield

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Whitfield Announces Grant for Graham Volunteer Fire Department December 3, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) announced today that the Graham Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $58,211 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

"Volunteer fire departments are a critical part of local community safety networks, particularly in rural areas like western Kentucky," Whitfield said. "The Graham Volunteer Fire Department does a great job serving the residents of Muhlenberg County and I am pleased to support them in any way I can."

The fire department received the grant through the Operations and Safety program. These funds may be used for training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.

The award comes as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These grants aim to enhance first responders' ability to protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire-related hazards. Since 2004, AFG has provided a total of almost $2.75 billion to first-responder organizations to purchase response equipment, personal protective equipment, and vehicles.

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