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McKinley Announces Funding for Worthington Volunteer Fire Department

Press Release

Date: July 6, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) announced that the Worthington Volunteer Fire Department in Marion County will receive a grant for $43,272 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These funds are designed to help strengthen operations and safety.

"Our local volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our homes and communities. It is essential that they have the tools necessary to respond to each emergency. This grant will provide the Worthington Volunteer Fire Department additional resources to ensure the safety of local residents," said McKinley.

Background on the Firefighters Grant Program

The goal of FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is to help fire departments across the country meet their needs and allow them to better respond to each emergency. To learn more about this program click here.


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