Media Advisory - Palmer Announces Fire Grant for Straight Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue

For Immediate Release

Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) announced today that the Straight Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue located in Blount County received an Assistance to Firefighters - Operations and Safety grant for $60,567, awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

According the Captain Jeremy Peek, the Department will use the grant funds to purchase 23 sets of turnout gear, to include helmets, gloves, jackets, and other necessary protection equipment.

"Volunteer Firefighters like Straight Mountain Fire Chief Charles Tipton, Captain Jeremy Peek, and the men and women who work with them demonstrate the excellent community leadership and the willingness to put themselves at risk to protect their community," said Congressman Palmer. "I am happy they were successful in this competitive grant process and I am glad to support their work."

Funds awarded under the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) 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:
Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, clifford.smith@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 his website or via Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.