U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded $47,500 in grant funding for the Dixmont Fire Department. The funding is provided through the “Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program,” or FIRE Act. The Dixmont Fire Department will receive funding through the Operations and Firefighting Safety Program, which consists of training, equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to the departments’ facilities.
“The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is an extremely critical source of funds for Maine’s fire and rescue personnel,” noted Senator Collins. “These grants will help provide Dixmont’s critical first responders with the training they need to better serve their communities.”
Senator Collins strongly supported the creation of the FIRE Act Grant program. These grants are awarded to fire departments across the United States to increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, emergency medical service programs, and Fire Prevention and Safety programs, and to purchase new fire equipment.
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