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Delaney Announces Federal Grant to Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company

Press Release

Date: July 24, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Infrastructure

On July 24, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award for the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company. The $94,477 grant provides the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company with funding for a new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all fire departments do not have the resources to equip all firefighters on a shift with SCBA.

"Our firefighters are heroes who put themselves on the front the lines to protect our neighbors and families, but they can't do their job without resources," said Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6). "This federal grant will help the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company continue to serve their local community and save lives, as they have done for 69 years. Everyone deserves to be safe from fire, whether they live in an urban area or in rural Allegany County."


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