Congressman Palmer Announces Grants for 6th Congressional District Fire Departments
Congressman Palmer Announces Grants for 6th Congressional District Fire Departments
May 26, 2016
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) announced today that the following fire departments in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District received Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants from the Department of Homeland Security:
- Verbena Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department - $49,191
- Locust Fork Fire and Rescue - $98,881
- Southeast Shelby County Emergency Medical Rescue - $176,364
- Kellyton Volunteer Fire and Rescue - $51,239
- West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department - $262,286
- Hanover Volunteer Fire Department - $23,620
The department’s applications competed against thousands through a peer review process for a portion of federal funding.
“The men and women in our fire departments put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our communities,” said Congressman Palmer. “These grants will be used to strengthen their overall level of preparedness and enhance their ability to respond to fire and related hazards. I am proud to support all of our first responders.”
Funds awarded under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program are used to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations. Only the applications most closely conforming to program priorities are considered and scored by peer review panels. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
For any additional questions, contact:
Cate Cullen, (202) 225-4921, cate.cullen@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Science, Space and Technology. Visit Palmer online at hiswebsiteor viaFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.