WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Bradley Volunteer Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $6,793 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through AFG’s Fire Prevention and Safety Program, which provides funding for projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards.  The primary goal is to reduce injury and prevent death.

“The Assistance to Firefighters grants are a critical resource for so many Maine fire departments, including Bradley, 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 and training they need to help save lives.”

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