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Stabenow,
Levin Announce Over $267,000 for Fire Safety
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— U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced
today that five Michigan organizations have been awarded $267,925 through
the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
(AFGP). The funding will be used to support operations and firefighter
safety.
“Michigan’s first responders work tirelessly every day to protect our neighborhoods and our families,” said Stabenow. “I’m pleased this funding will provide our firefighters with the critical resources they need to stay safe while keeping their communities secure.” “Our firefighters and first responders deserve the best equipment and training to fight fires and respond to emergencies in Michigan,” said Levin. “This funding will help provide these organizations with the resources they need to do their jobs and educate the public about fire prevention.” The AFGP awards grants directly to fire departments and EMS organizations to improve the effectiveness of operations and health and safety programs, and to establish or expand fire prevention programs throughout the United States. Grants are awarded competitively through an application process. More information can be found at http://www.firegrantsupport.com/. Individual grant awards can be found in the table below. Organization Location Program $Amount
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