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DELEGATE: FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FIRE SERVICES

Delegate to Congress Donna Christian-Christensen announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has finalized rules covering a new $100 million grant program designed to help the nation's fire service community.
Approved in the 106th Congress last fall, the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement Act Grant Program was established through the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. The program is authorized for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 for $100 million and $300 million respectively. As a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Christensen supported the legislation.
"I have notified the Governor's Office, the Fire Services Director's Office and Members of the 25th Legislature about these funds that can be used for training, wellness and fitness programs, firefighting vehicles and equipment, personal protective equipment, fire prevention programs and other grants, contracts and cooperative agreements," the Delegate said.
Applications will be accepted from April 2 through May 2, 2001. Applicants can apply for grants in two separate categories. Recipients are eligible for up to $750,000.
"These funds represent an opportunity that our community can't afford to miss out on," Christensen said, "given the demonstrated need that our firefighters have shown for an upgrade in equipment, vehicles and other needs."
Administered through FEMA, applicants serving jurisdictions of fewer than 50,000 residents would provide a 10 percent match in non-federal funds. Larger jurisdictions have a 30 percent match. For more information, contact the Delegate's Office or the United States Fire Services Administration at (301) 447-1608.

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