WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants totaling $320,484 to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“The storms Iowans saw last summer show just how important first responders are to local safety,” Grassley said. “This money will help make sure these fire departments have the equipment and personnel necessary to keep the community safe.”
The funds were awarded through the Operations and Safety Program. The Operations and Safety Program helps provide to fire departments training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.
This funding is part of round 12 of the fiscal 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards. The federal program distributes funds to local fire departments to improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, and to establish or expand fire prevention programs.
The Assistance to Firefighters grant funds will be distributed as shown below.
v Long Grove Volunteer Fire Departmen in Long Grove will receive $103,883 in grant funds.
v Lawler Fire Department in Lawler will receive $18,144 in grant funds.
v Audubon Fire Department in Audubon will receive $148,722 in grant funds.
v Van Meter Fire and Rescue in Van Meter will receive $49,735 in grant funds.