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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the City of Ypsilanti Fire Department has received a $56,000 regional grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to provide fire investigation training for 20 staff members from regional fire departments, including Ypsilanti City, Ypsilanti Township, Van Buren Township, Superior Township, Ann Arbor Township, Salem Township, Chelsea, and Augusta Township.

“It is critical that local firefighters and first responders receive the most up-to-date training to keep our families and neighborhoods safe,” said Dingell. “This grant will help ensure firefighters throughout the region have the tools they need to respond effectively and efficiently and continue to protect our communities in times of need.” 

Chief Max Anthouard said, “We appreciate Congresswoman Dingell for her commitment to ensuring that our fire departments and firefighters have the training they need to keep our communities safe.”

The AFG program awards grants directly to fire departments and EMS organizations that are unaffiliated with a hospital to enhance their response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards.