WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $215,882 to Iowa fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Operations and Safety Program.
“Day in and day out, firefighters put their lives on the line for the good of the community,” Grassley said. “It’s important that firefighters have the necessary equipment and training to help keep the community safe.”
FEMA will distribute the money as shown below ordered alphabetically by town.
Through the Operations and Safety Program:
• Corwith Volunteer Fire Department in Corwith will receive $22,610.
• Ferguson Volunteer Fire Department in Ferguson will receive $32,988.
• Halbur Fire Department in Halbur will receive $40,375.
• Preston Volunteer Fire Department in Preston will receive $63,555.
• Rowley Fire Department in Rowley will receive $17,708.
• Wayland Volunteer Fire Department in Wayland will receive $38,646.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Operations and Safety Program supplements training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.