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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Todd Poole
336-778-0211

United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) today announced that a $51,962 grant will be awarded to the Forbush Volunteer Fire Department in Yadkin County for operations and firefighter safety.

“These funds are vital to enabling the Forbush Volunteer Fire Department to serve the community,” said Captain Dale Couch. “Congresswoman Foxx’s strong support of our fire department and our mission is greatly appreciated.”

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.

“I remain committed to supporting our firefighters with the distribution of these critical funds,” said Rep. Foxx. “Our firefighters routinely put their lives on the line and they must be suitably equipped to safely and effectively carry out their dangerous tasks. I am pleased to announce these funds so our brave firefighters can be properly trained and outfitted.”

Fire departments having questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program can contact Foxx’s district office in Boone at (828) 265-0240.