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Dingell Announces Dearborn, Pittsfield Township Fire Departments to Receive more than $600,000 in Federal Grants
Dearborn, MI,
September 12, 2018
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the Dearborn and Pittsfield Township Fire Departments will receive a combined $600,000 in federal support to acquire new vehicles. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) will go directly to the local fire departments to help them acquire new vehicles including pumpers, aerials, brush trucks, tankers and tenders, rescue vehicles, and ambulances.
Dearborn Fire Department will receive $200,000 and Pittsfield Township Fire Department will receive $409,091. The AFG grant program provides funding to local fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel. ### |