“First responders protect our neighbors and families when disaster strikes,” said Stabenow. “I’m pleased this funding will help supply Michigan’s first responders with the necessary equipment to do their jobs safely as they serve their community in this vital role.”

“Firefighters are essential to the safety and security of our local communities,” said Levin. “We owe it to these men and women to provide them with the best possible training and equipment so they can effectively do their jobs and protect Michigan families.”

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
Stanton Community Fire Department Stanton Operations and Safety $67,543
Porter Fire Department Union Vehicle Acquisition $195,178
City of Fenton Fire Dept. Fenton Operations and Safety $9,025
Hiawatha Twp. Vol. F. D. Manistique Operations and Safety $22,824
Grattan Township Fire Department Belding Operations and Safety $47,785
Galien Township Fire Department Galien Operations and Safety $97,139
Lake Township Fire Department Houghton Lake Operations and Safety $28,158
Speaker Township Fire Dept. Melvin Vehicle Acquisition $221,350
East Tawas Fire Department East Tawas Operations and Safety $37,069
Gaines Township Fire Department Gaines Operations and Safety $129,960