Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Bolster Firefighter Safety In Cuyahoga County
FY 2012 Funding Will Help to Improve Preparedness and Response of Firefighters in Garfield Heights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Cuyahoga County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that Garfield Heights Fire Department has been awarded resources for operations and safety by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day across Ohio,” said Brown. “These funds ensure that firefighters in Garfield Heights have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely.”
This is round 13 of the competitive Fiscal Year 2012 AFG announcements. The Garfield Heights Fire Department was awarded $24,120.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program helps firefighters and other first responders purchase protective equipment, vehicles, and gear, according to FEMA.
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