For Release: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
MOUND CITY, PITTSBURG, WEST FRANKFORT, KARNAK, CHRISTOPHER AND EWING FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that six fire departments and a fire district in Southern Illinois have received Assistance to Firefighters grants through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Mound City Fire Department, the West Frankfort Fire Department, the Karnak Volunteer Fire Department, the Christopher Fire Department and the Ewing Northern Fire Protection District will use these awards for fire operations and firefighter safety; the Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department will use their award to purchase a firefighting vehicle. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program.
| Jurisdiction |
Federal Share |
|
| Mound City Fire Department |
$35,500 |
|
| Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department |
$172,800 |
|
| West Frankfort Fire Department |
$27,000 |
|
| Karnak Volunteer Fire Department |
$77,400 |
|
Christopher Fire Department |
$55,818 |
|
| Ewing Northern Fire Protection District |
$115,677 |
"Improving the equipment and resources of our local fire departments is one of the most important things we can do to enhance public safety," said Costello. "Our first responders put their lives on the line everyday, and their dedication deserves our full support."
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