Manchin Announces $400k For Five West Virginia Fire Departments
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. This funding will support fire safety and emergency preparedness in New Cumberland, Lumberport, Bridgeport, Worthington and Marlinton.
“For generations, our brave West Virginia firefighters have risked their lives to protect our communities, and I’m pleased that FEMA is investing more than $400K in five of our local fire departments,” said Senator Manchin. “This funding will bolster public safety and strengthen emergency preparedness by ensuring that West Virginia’s fire departments have the resources they need to operate effectively. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for funding that supports first responders who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.”
The AFG program strives to enhance firefighter safety and public safety as they relate to fire hazards. AFG awards provide critically-needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability and support community resilience.
Individual awards listed below:
- $150,228 – New Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, New Cumberland
- $94,771 – Lumberport Fire Department, Lumberport
- $81,818 – City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport
- $53,333 – Worthington Volunteer Fire Department, Worthington
- $25,714 – Marlinton Fire Department, Marlinton
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