WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award the Mapleton Fire Department $38,334 and Lovell Volunteer Fire Department $16,472 as part of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG).

“Our communities in Mapleton and Central Lovell depend on local firefighters to keep them safe,” said Senators Collins, and King and Congressman Poliquin. “This AFG grant will help ensure the safety of our brave firefighters as they serve their communities.”

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant was created to help provide funds for fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations so they can purchase equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources to better protect the public and emergency personnel. 

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