Press Release of Senator Lugar Indiana communities receive $756,069 for fire prevention Wednesday, August 5, 2009 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar announced today that the four Indiana communities will receive fire prevention grants totaling $756,069. The grants are through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program for fire prevention and safety.   The following departments received funding:   Organization City Amount Lake Hills Volunteer Fire Department Schererville $5,249 South Haven Volunteer Fire Department Valparaiso $180,258 City of Elkhart Fire Department Elkhart $73,552 The People's Burn Foundation of Indiana, Inc. Indianapolis $497,010     In Fiscal Year 2008 AFG was administered by FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. The AFG program provides grants on a competitive basis to rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States.   Fire departments with questions about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program may reach the fire grants help desk toll free at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov.  For the most current information regarding the AFGP, visit www.firegrantsupport.com.   Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Andrew Mills, Grants Coordinator, by phone at 202-224-4814 or by email at grants@lugar.senate.gov.   ###