WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Newcastle Fire Company will receive a federal grant in the amount of $46,075 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through AFG’s Operations and Firefighting Safety Program, which provides funding for training, equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to department facilities.

“These grants are a critical resource for so many Maine fire departments, including Newcastle, and the dedicated fire and rescue personnel who serve our communities,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “In order for our first responders to perform their duties, it’s essential that they have access to the resources they need, such as vehicles, equipment, and proper training.”

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