From August 25, 2022 post
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed $254,857 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Granite State firefighters in Errol, Dover, Hampstead, Newington and Somersworth through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments in order to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public.
“Our firefighters put their lives at risk every day to keep us safe,” said Rep. Pappas. “These funds will provide vital resources to departments across New Hampshire, and I’ll keep working to make sure our firefighters and first responders have the tools they need to protect our communities.”
“Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to help keep our communities safe and lend a hand to those in need. That’s why I’m thrilled to see this funding I helped secure as a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee heading to New Hampshire to support Granite State firefighters,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’ll keep working to ensure our firefighters and first responders have the support and resources they need to continue their lifesaving work.”
“Granite State fire fighters bravely put themselves in danger day in and day out to make sure that our communities are safe,” said Senator Hassan. “That’s why we must make sure that they have the tools and resources that they need to do their jobs. I am glad to announce this federal funding for the Errol, Dover, Hampstead, Newington, and Somersworth fire departments, and I will continue working to make sure that our first responders have the support that they need.”
“Granite State firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our communities, and we must ensure they are equipped with the resources they need to do their jobs as safely and effectively as possible,” said Rep. Kuster. “These resources will support New Hampshire Fire Houses and help keep our brave firefighters safe. I have advocated on behalf of funding to support New Hampshire’s first responders and I will continue working to ensure those who keep us safe have the resources they need.”
The following departments and districts across the state received grants:
Town of Errol will receive $41,486.66
City of Dover will receive $56,354.39
City of Somersworth will receive $47,047.61
Town of Hampstead Fire Department will receive $37,587.61
Town of Newington Fire Department will receive $72,380.95
Original source can be found here.
