FEMA Announces Fire Grants To New Mexico First Responders
Release Date: November 12, 2003
Release Number: R6-03-152
FEMA representatives and Congresswoman Heather Wilson will announce fire grants to several New Mexico departments in a ceremony to be held Friday, November 14, 2003.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program will award $750 million this year directly to fire departments across the country to improve fire operations and firefighter safety, strengthen emergency medical services and promote fire prevention. Nearly 7,000 departments will receive awards.
To date, 36 New Mexico departments have received $2,864,881 from the 2003 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
| When: | November 14, 2003, 10:30 a.m. |
| Where: | Albuquerque Fire Station #20 7520 Corona, NE |
| Who: | Congresswoman Heather Wilson Gary Jones, Acting Regional Director, FEMA Region 6 Robert Montoya, Deputy Fire Chief, Albuquerque Fire Department Bet Clark, Chief, Bernalillo Fire & Rescue |
Interviews will be available following the ceremony.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Thursday, 13-Nov-2003 15:30:49