Senator Roberts Announces a $35,500 Grant to Kansas Firefighters in Butler County

Press Release

Date: Jan. 30, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced a $35,500 grant was awarded to Rose Hill firefighters to improve homeland security in Butler County.

Senator Roberts said, "I am pleased to announce these funds, which are vital to improve firefighting efforts and first responder needs in rural Kansas. It's imperative to support our local fire departments."

- Butler County Fire District #3 in Rose Hill: $35,500 for Fire Operations and Safety

The funds were awarded by the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the United States Department of Homeland Security. The program assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States.


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