Senators Stabenow and Peters announce funding support for West Michigan fire departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan announced on Friday, August 26, that Pennfield Township and Cascade Charter Township Fire Departments will receive $153,973 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve operations and safety.
The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
Pennfield Township in Calhoun County will receive $36,857 to purchase new radios and other equipment for the station. Cascade Charter Township in Kent County will receive $117,116 to purchase new gym and health equipment.
“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.”
“Firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe,” said Senator Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. “This grant will help ensure first responders have additional resources to continue safely and effectively protecting their communities.”
More information about these grants can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/
