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South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Funds
03/18/08GIDDINGS) – The volunteer firefighters serving the town of Giddings and the surrounding areas of South Lee County have recently received vital funding for equipment from the federal government.
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announces a $38,204 federal grant awarded to the South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department near Giddings. The money is awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.
The purpose of the FY 2007 AFG is to award grants directly to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations. These awards aim to enhance first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel, with respect to fire-related hazards. Using a competitive process overseen by fire service subject matter experts, AFG grants are awarded to applicants whose requests best address the priorities of the AFG program.
"This is exactly the kind of grant the fire department needs. Since 9/11 and as a Member of the Homeland Security Committee, I have worked hard to secure these grants for our first responders. It is vital that the volunteer firefighters have the tools they need to respond quickly and protect the health and safety of the public. This grant will help ensure that the department can grow and make fighting fires easier and safer for the fire fighters and the people of Giddings," stated Congressman McCaul.
Michael McCaul is currently serving his second term representing Texas' 10th District in the United States Congress. The 10th Congressional District of Texas stretches across 8 counties from Austin to the Houston suburbs, and includes Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Harris, Lee, Travis, Washington and Waller Counties.