Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $700,000 in Support for Fire Departments in Southeast Michigan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that fire departments in Southeast Michigan will receive $737,272 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.

Superior Township Fire Department will receive $205,745.

Orion Township Fire Department will receive $126,664.

Applegate Volunteer Fire Department will receive $75,238.

Northville Township Fire Department will receive $71,668.

Bloomfield Township Fire Department will receive $257,956.

“Firefighters in Michigan risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe,” said Senator Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. “These grants will help ensure first responders in Southeast Michigan have additional resources to continue safely and effectively protecting their communities.”

 “Our firefighters in Southeast, Michigan put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.”

Eligible fire departments and Emergency Medical Services organizations in Michigan and across the country can apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grants. These competitive grants help first responders purchase the equipment and obtain the training needed to handle fire-related hazards. More information about the grant can be found at http://www.fema.gov/firegrants.