From September 10, 2022 post
Today, the New Hampshire delegation welcomed $1,591,818 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Granite State firefighters in Barnstead, Surry and New Boston, as well as the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, 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.
“New Hampshire’s firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day, and I’ll always support our departments as they work to keep Granite Staters safe,” said Rep. Pappas. “These grants will ensure our departments have the equipment they need to serve our communities, and can do so safely. I remain committed to working in a bipartisan manner to support our firefighters and first responders and secure the resources they need.”
“This $1.5 million investment in local fire departments will bolster public safety in Barnstead, Surry, New Boston and communities across New Hampshire. Firefighters and first responders need resources to update their equipment and infrastructure so they can respond to crises with timeliness and precision – that’s exactly what these awards do,” said Senator Shaheen. “As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee that helps secure this funding, I’ll continue to prioritize delivering resources that support the essential work of our Granite State first responders.”
“Fire fighters need state-of-the-art equipment to help keep them safe and to help them save lives. That’s why I’ve worked to secure critical federal grants for New Hampshire fire departments, and I look forward to seeing how communities use these new funds to improve public safety. I will keep working to support New Hampshire’s brave first responders,” said Senator Hassan.
“New Hampshire’s firefighters and first responders confront dangerous situations to protect our communities every day, and we must ensure they have the equipment and resources they need to do their jobs safely,” said Rep. Kuster. “These investments in local fire departments will help to keep firefighters safe and bolster public safety – I’m thrilled to see this funding headed to our state and I will continue working to support Granite State firefighters and first responders.”
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