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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $267,188 to three fire departments in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

“Firefighters are invaluable members of our community and they work tirelessly to ensure our safety. It is critical that we do everything in our power to provide them with the necessary tools and resources to perform their jobs,” said Senator Casey. “This money will provide valuable assistance to the fire departments of Northeastern Pennsylvania.”

Federal funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) which aims to strengthen the Nation’s first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well as the responders’ themselves. This is the fifth round of AFG grants for Fiscal Year 2010.

Fire Department

City

Purpose

Amount

Taylor Fire Rescue

Taylor

Operations and Safety

$49,875

Shickshinny Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Shickshinny

Vehicle Acquisition

$142,500

Excelsior Hose Company

Duryea

Operations and Safety

$74,813

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