September 09, 2016

Sens. Warren, Markey, and Reps. McGovern, Neal, and Tsongas Announce $1,245,940 SAFER grant to the Holyoke Fire Department

SEP 9, 2016

Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey along with Representatives Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, and Niki Tsongas announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded four fire departments in Massachusetts $2.6 million in grants through the Staffing for Adequate & Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) and the Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) programs. SAFER grants are awarded to support the hiring of trained, "front line" firefighters in communities and FP&S grants are awarded to support projects that enhance the safety of the public and of firefighters.

"Massachusetts firefighters put their lives on the line to keep our families safe, and they deserve our thanks and our support," Senator Elizabeth Warren said. "I'm very glad that these federal grants will help ensure that our fire departments have the staff and resources they need to serve our communities safely and effectively."

Read the full press release here.