WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Newcastle Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $49,400 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through the Vehicle Acquisition Program and will be used to help purchase a brush truck to aid in grass/woods fires.

“These federal firefighter grants are a critical resource for so many small 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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