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FOXX SECURES $5,100 GRANT FOR STOKES COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE ASSOCIATION
Washington, DC,
March 1, 2006
United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that she has secured a $5,100 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for the Stokes County Fire & Rescue Association. The funding will be used to purchase a new simulator to teach f
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that she has secured a $5,100 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for the Stokes County Fire & Rescue Association. The funding will be used to purchase a new simulator to teach fire safety tips to school children. “On behalf of the Association, we appreciate all of Congresswoman Foxx’s help in obtaining this much needed grant to educate the children of Stokes County on fire safety,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Snyder. The Fire Prevention and Safety grant program is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The purpose of these grants is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The primary goal is to reach high-risk target groups in order to mitigate the high incidences of death of and injuries. “I remain committed to supporting our firefighters’ efforts to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Foxx. “Our firefighters routinely put their lives on the line. The very least we can do is provide them with resources they need to do their jobs.” Fire departments having questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program can contact Foxx’s district office in Boone at (828) 265-0240. ### |