Federal Grants Boost Hoosier Fire Departments

(Image Courtesy of The Connersville Firefighters Facebook Page)

Five fire departments throughout the state have received a share of more than $1.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The support is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

The recipients from Indiana in the fourth round of distributions are:

• Bargersville Community Fire Protection District – $41,129 for equipment
• Connersville Fire Department – $74,286 for facilities
• Gary Fire Department – $758,044 for personal protective equipment
• Logansport Fire Department – $329,533 for personal protective equipment
• Mooresville Fire Department – $57,467 for personal protective equipment

Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-1) said "I congratulate Mayor (Karen) Freeman-Wilson and Fire Chief (Paul) Bradley for successfully obtaining this grant award.  Our brave firefighters are on duty saving lives 24 hours of every day. I am pleased that this funding will further enhance their abilities to protect themselves and keep our communities safe."

You can connect to the full list of current and previous recipients by clicking here.