The Ellis County Press: Waxahachie Fire Dept. Receives Grant

Waxahachie Fire Dept. Receives Grant
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Editor on 01/27/2009 17:35:00


AUSTIN -  On Jan. 23 U.S  Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison announced $1,080,830 in
the U.S department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants for
Texas firefighters to increase an overall readiness and first response
capabilities.
Hutchison explained that these grants would "provide our firefighters and first
responders with the resources they need to save lives".
The funding, according to DHS, will allow the fire departments and emergency
service organizations to purchase response vehicles, receive training and
conduct first responder health and safety programs.
"The funding will help these brave men and women better prepare for and respond
to emergency situations in our communities," Hutchison said.
Organizations that will receive funding:
FY 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program
Tri Lakes                                         Pittsburg          $19,950
Myra Volunteer Fire Dept.               Myra               $ 15,200
Ben Wheeler Fire Dept.                   Ben Wheeler   $ 90,035
Waxahachie Fire/Rescue                 Waxahachie     $ 12,239
Gustine Volunteer Fire Dept.          Gustine            $ 25,389
Poolville Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc  Poolville          $ 11,768
Abilene Fire Dept.                           Abilene          $142,200
Hawley Volunteer Fire Dept.          Hawley          $ 28,049
Laredo Fire Dept.                            Laredo            $ 400,000
Richardson Fire Dept.                     Richardson     $ 336,000