Blunt Announces More Than $360,000 in Grants to Support Missouri Firefighters
November 21, 2007
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded Missouri $363,865 in grants to support Missouri’s fire departments and to help enhance Missourians safety.
"As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the men and women of our state who risk their own safety to help their fellow Missourians," Blunt said. "These grants will help ensure that Missouri’s firefighters have the tools they need to effectively and efficiently perform their duties to protect Missouri families."
The following departments received grants:
• Caney Mtn. Vol. Fire Department, Gainesville, $24,758
• Carthage Fire Department, Carthage, $44,100
• City of Marshall Fire Department, Marshall, $103,716
• Gideon Vol. Fire Department, Gideon, $77,703
• North Crawford County Ambulance District, Cuba, $76,082
• Raymondville Vol. Fire Department, Raymondville, $37,506
The grants will help pay for operations and safety. The departments will use the grants to fund training, personal protective and other equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to fire stations and facilities.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program awards grants to local fire departments. The grant program provides the departments with the tools they need to enhance the safety of the public they serve and their firefighters.
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