WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants totaling $473,880 to three communities in Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“The storms that hit Iowa 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.”
One community received funds 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. The funds were distributed as shown below.
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Cherokee Fire Department- $54,630
Two communities received funds through the Vehicle Acquisition Program. These funds can be used to purchase pumpers, brush trucks, tankers/tenders, rescue vehicles, ambulances, quints, aerials, foam units, fireboats and more. The funds were distributed as shown below.
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Dallas Center Fire Department- $147,250
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Davenport Fire Department- $272,000
This funding is part of round 14 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.