WASHINGTON
– Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S Department of Homeland Security has awarded $293,255 in grants to seven Iowa fire departments. The funds are through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program
"Helping firefighters to respond quickly and appropriately can save lives, money and heartache," Grassley said. “These funds will help make sure our fire departments have the equipment and training necessary to protect local citizens.”
Fire departments in six communities will receive funding through the Operations and Safety Program. These funds can be used to train firefighting personnel, establish wellness and fitness programs for firefighters, purchase protective equipment, and improve fire stations and facilities.
Here is the allocation of the Operations and Safety Program Grants.
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Greene Volunteer Fire Department- $9,405
Larchwood Fire Department- $44,061
Lorimor Volunteer Fire Department- $52,653
Rodman Volunteer Fire Department- $62,358
Saint Ansgar Fire Department- $5,268
Van Buren Fire Department- $63,395
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Atkins Fire and Rescue
was awarded a $55,575 grant through the Vehicle Acquisition Program. These funds can be used to purchase pumpers, brush trucks, tankers/tenders, rescue vehicles, ambulances, quints, aerials, foam units, and fireboats.
This funding is part of round 19 of fiscal 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards. The federal program will distribute 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.
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