"Providing first responders with the equipment they need is a critical step in keeping Michigan communities safe,” said Stabenow. "I’m so pleased that this funding will provide our brave men and women with the resources they need to continue protecting Michigan families and homes from danger."

"Directing resources to our firefighters and first responders is an important way to ensure the safety of communities across Michigan," said Levin. "Better training and equipment will help these brave men and women do their jobs effectively."

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
Chocolay Township Volunteer Fire Department Marquette Operations and Safety 251,556
Hopkins Area Fire Department Hopkins Operations and Safety 68,878
Oakfield Township Fire Department Rockford Operations and Safety 14,250
McBain Community Fire Department McBain Vehicle Acquisition 60,325
Benton Harbor Fire Department Benton Harbor Operations and Safety 634,372
Otsego Lake Twp Fire Dept Waters Operations and Safety 29,997
Athens Township Fire Department Athens Operations and Safety 37,121
Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Traverse City Operations and Safety 49,065