WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department and the Eddington Fire Department will receive federal grants totaling nearly $58,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through AFG's Operations and Firefighting Safety Program, which provides funding for training, equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to department facilities.
Funding will be distributed as follows:
"These grants are a critical resource for so many Maine fire departments, such as those in Denmark and Eddington, and for the dedicated fire and rescue personnel who serve our communities," Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. "In order for our first responders to perform their duties, it's essential that they have access to the resources they need, such as vehicles, equipment, and proper training,"