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FOXX ANNOUNCES $394,283 IN GRANTS
Washington, DC,
August 26, 2005
U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) today announced that three grants totaling $394,283 will be delivered to Watauga County Fire Departments.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR WATAUGA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) today announced that three grants totaling $394,283 will be delivered to Watauga County Fire Departments. “I remain committed to supporting America’s firefighters with the distribution of these critical funds” Foxx commented. “These grants, appropriated by Congress, will continue to provide our local fire services with the equipment and training necessary for first responders to safely fulfill their mission.” The Banner Elk Volunteer Fire Department will receive $85,263 for operations and safety; the Zionville Volunteer Fire Department will receive $180,500 for new vehicle acquisition; and the Boone Fire Department will receive a $128,520 grant for operations and safety. “Firefighters routinely put their lives on the line; they must be suitably equipped to safely and effectively carry out their brave and dangerous task. Watauga County has seen rapid population growth recently, and I am pleased to deliver these crucial funds so our firefighters can be properly trained and outfitted.” The Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. These funds are used by the nation’s firefighters to increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, new fire apparatus, emergency medical service programs, and fire prevention and safety programs. Fire departments having questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program can contact Foxx’s district office in Boone at 828-265-0240. ### |