NEW BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY

It was exciting to find out today that the New Boston Fire Department has received $40,375.00 in funding for safety and operations.

These new resources for the New Boston Fire Department have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program.

The announcement of the grant came from Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's office.  Senator Brown correctly stated, "These funds ensure that firefighters in New Boston have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely."  "Our First Responders put their lives on the line every day across Ohio."

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program helps firefighters and other first responders purchase protective equipment, vehicles, and gear according to FEMA.

The New Boston Fire Department is to  be congratulated on the award of this grant as well as the up-to-date maintenance of all of the fire-fighting equipment and vehicles within the department.  The New Boston Fire Department continues to be regarded as one of the finest in our area and its recognition by Senator Brown's office for the great work it does is well deserved.

Mike Payton
6-7-2013