WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $645,387 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:
•Blakesburg Fire and Rescue in Blakesburg will receive $59,850.
•Delaware Volunteer Fire Department in Delaware will receive $71,535.
•Elma Fire Department in Elma will receive $362,629.
•City of Garner Fire Department in Garner will receive $39,900.
•Grant Fire Department in Grant will receive $34,048.
•Green Mountain Fire Department in Green Mountain will receive $23,275.
•Hiawatha Fire Department in Hiawatha will receive $11,875.
•Primghar Fire Department in Primghar will receive $42,275.
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.