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PAFD getting $44K grant from Homeland Security
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The Port Arthur Fire Department will receive a grant of $44,671 to support firefighters and their work as first responders, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Wednesday. The funding can be used for training and support operations and to purchase firefighter safety and rescue equipment. It comes through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Grants and Training as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
“This funding will help make sure first responders at the Port Arthur Fire Department have the resources necessary to keep the surrounding community safe,” Sen. Cornyn said. “We have a responsibility to support those working on the front lines every day to protect families, homes and property.”
The Office of Grants and Training, a component of the DHS Preparedness Directorate, partners with state and local officials to strengthen the capabilities of first responders in addressing emergencies and catastrophic incidents. The program provides a broad array of assistance to America’s emergency responders through funding, coordinated training, exercises, equipment acquisition, and technical assistance.
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