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McKinley Announces Grant for Fire Safety Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters

Press Release

Date: May 6, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure Government Budget and Spending

Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) announced the Bethany Pike Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to be used for personal protective equipment. The amount awarded is $24,700.

"Small towns and rural areas across America rely on volunteer first responders to provide vital lifesaving services," said McKinley. "In West Virginia, 95 percent of all fire departments are staffed by volunteers. "This grant will help equip these brave men and women who put their lives on the line with each and every call and keep them safe."

AFG grants are distributed on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for volunteer fire departments and EMS organizations that protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responders.


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