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First responders in St. Lawrence County urged to apply for federal grants by Congressman Owens

Posted 11/12/14

North Country congressman William Owens (D-Plattsburgh), in his final months in office, is urging first responders in northern New York to apply for federal grants. Assistance to Firefighters Grant …

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First responders in St. Lawrence County urged to apply for federal grants by Congressman Owens

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North Country congressman William Owens (D-Plattsburgh), in his final months in office, is urging first responders in northern New York to apply for federal grants.

Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applications are being accepted through Dec. 5.

More than $300 million will be given this year to assist fire departments and other emergency service providers across the country.

“Emergency first responders have a responsibility to be ready for any threat to public health or safety at any time,” said Owens. “AFG grants have been an important source of funding for these selfless public servants, providing them with critical safety equipment and training that their local departments often cannot afford otherwise. I urge first responder organizations throughout Northern New York to consider applying for these grants to get the critical safety and rescue equipment, infrastructure and training needed to keep first responders and their communities safe.”

Eligible organizations can submit up to three applications under the following categories: operations and safety, including professional training; wellness and fitness programs equipment; personal protective equipment; modifications to facilities; supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety; vehicle acquisition, including pumpers, aerials, brush trucks, tankers/tenders, rescue vehicles, ambulances; regional grants, or projects spanning multiple organizations and more than one local jurisdiction.

More information about the AFG program can be found at: http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/afggrants/index.shtm.

An additional “Get Ready Guide” may also be helpful for applicants and is available at: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/firegrants/Get_Ready_Guide.pdf.

Organizations can also contact the AFG Program Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or via email at firegrants@dhs.gov.