U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) Wednesday announced that the Centerville Fire Department would receive a $316,275 grant as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“Local firefighters and emergency workers provide our first defense to natural disasters, accidents and terrorist attacks,” Chambliss said. “It is because these brave men and women are often the first on the scene of any incident that we must continue to ensure they have the tools and training they need to do their jobs safely and efficiently.
“I look forward to continuing to work with local fire departments and emergency responders across the state to ensure they have the resources they need.”
Added Isakson: “This funding will go a long way to help ensure that Georgia’s first responders have the resources necessary to protect families and communities across the state. This grant fills an important need for firefighters in Centerville.”
The Centerville funds were awarded through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program.
According to a release, funds under the SAFER program are intended to support the hiring of firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, according to the release, was created to improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, and to establish or expand fire prevention programs.
