This is the second Fire Grant that Senators Kennedy and Kerry and Congressman Lynch have helped to secure for the East Bridgewater Fire Department. In 2004, Kennedy, Kerry and Lynch assisted in obtaining $96,363 in federal funding for the Town of
Funded by Congress, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is designed to increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs,
Senator Kennedy said, "This grant provides needed and well-deserved federal assistance to the courageous Fire Fighters in
“Our first responders are the heroes of our communities, and I’m thrilled that Chief Pratt and the East Bridgewater Fire Department is getting the funding it needs to be able enhance its response capabilities,” said Senator Kerry. “I thank these brave men and women for their service to our community.”
Congressman Lynch said, “This Fire Grant is a direct result of the hard work and commitment of Chief Ryon Pratt and the entire East Bridgewater Fire Department. They have demonstrated the ability to adapt and respond to new threats and to do what it takes to protect the families of
East Bridgewater Fire Chief Ryon Pratt said, “These funds will allow us to purchase a badly needed vehicle exhaust removal system and create a healthier environment relative to air quality for our firefighters to work in. I thank Senators Kennedy and Kerry and Congressman Lynch for their continued support of our Department.”
More than 20,000 fire departments applied for grant awards this year, submitting requests totaling almost $2.5 billion. A lengthy peer review, involving 300 fire service representatives from throughout the
Senators Kennedy and Kerry and Congressman Lynch have been working closely with each of the cities and towns in the Ninth Congressional District on their applications for federal grants under the Fire Act and additional funding for first responders made available after September 11th. Lynch added, “
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