WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award the Skowhegan Fire Department $57,300 as part of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG).

“With a recent brush fire warning issued for Maine, we must make sure our firefighters are equipped with the proper protective and safety gear they need,” said Senators Collins, and King and Congressman Poliquin. “This AFG grant will help ensure the safety of Skowhegan firefighters as they protect the community.”

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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