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Dingell Announces Grants for Dearborn & Lincoln Park Fire Departments
Dearborn, MI,
August 20, 2015
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Dearborn and Lincoln Park Fire Departments will receive funding for safety and operations through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Dearborn will receive a $995,572 grant to purchase new equipment for firefighter training and health, and Lincoln Park will receive a $6,046 grant to purchase new helmets for each firefighter. “Our firefighters and first responders are some of the bravest men and women I know, and they put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe,” said Dingell. “This funding will ensure they are always well equipped to protect our families and stay safe on the job.” “We are really appreciative of this federal support that allows us to purchase state-of-the-art training, safety and health equipment,” said Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray. “This grant will allow us to provide hands-on training, and help us equip, train and ensure the fitness of our employees.” “The Lincoln Park Fire Department and its members are extremely pleased to be selected as one of the several fire departments to receive an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA,” said Lincoln Park Fire Chief Al Dyer. “With these funds our department will be able to provide every single member a new fire helmet which will comply with the latest industry standards and requirements to provide a superior level of protection to our firefighters, while protecting our community. It is through grants like these that our firefighters are able to be outfitted with the most advanced technology on the market, allowing them to perform their job with a greater sense of confidence and security in the equipment they are utilizing.” 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. |