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Young Announces Griswold Fire Department to Receive $48,448 for Firefighters

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May 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Congressman David Young today (Wednesday) announced the Griswold Fire Department will receive $48,448 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The funding was authorized by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, of which Congressman Young is the only member from the State of Iowa.

The AFG program awards competitive grants to fire departments and other organizations nationwide to obtain and maintain necessary equipment, facilities, training, and programs. The AFG program is part of a larger preparedness effort in support of the safety, security, and health of the public.

“This important grant funding will help ensure the Griswold Fire Department has the resources to work safely and effectively,” Congressman Young said. “I’m pleased this award will benefit our firefighters, and the safety and security of the entire Griswold community.”