The Ellis County Press: Waxahachie fire department gets $79,753 Homeland grant

Waxahachie fire department gets $79,753 Homeland grant
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Editor on 02/22/2007 00:00:00


STAFF REPORT
_The Ellis County Press_
Waxahachie -  A $79,753 grant was recently awarded to the Waxahachie Rural Fire
Department by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
According to U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, this money would assist the Waxahachie Rural
Fire Department in funding personal protective equipment, training,
modifications to fire stations and facilities, as well as fitness and wellness
initiatives for firefighters.
The grant was provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program,
administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Domestic
Preparedness.