U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $173,000 for the Ahmeek Fire Department to purchase new vehicles to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public. The funds come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.
“Our firefighters in Ahmeek put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will give our first responders the equipment they need to better serve the public and do their jobs more safely and effectively.”
“As communities across our state continue working together to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19, our firefighters are navigating even greater risks to their health,” said Senator Peters. “I am pleased that this federal grant will better equip first responders in Ahmeek to do their jobs more safely and effectively during this unprecedented crisis.”
Eligible fire departments and Emergency Medical Services organizations in Michigan and across the country can apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grants. These competitive grants help first responders purchase the equipment and obtain the training needed to handle fire-related hazards. More information about the grant can be found at http://www.fema.gov/firegrants.
Sherman Township Fire Department will receive $14,339 in federal funding to recruit and retain staff. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.
“Now more than ever, fire departments in Michigan need the resources to not only recruit first responders who will keep our communities safe, but also maintain current staff,” said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. “I am pleased that this federal grant will help ensure that the Sherman Township Fire Department can continue carrying out its mission through this unprecedented public health crisis.”
“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help the Sherman Township Fire Department make sure there is always someone there to answer the call in an emergency.”
Eligible fire departments and Emergency Medical Services organizations in Michigan and across the country can apply Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program grants. These competitive grants help fire departments recruit new firefighters and retain current personnel.
More information about the grant can be found here.
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