For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today the award of $678,942 in fire grants to six fire departments in Eastern Oklahoma.  The grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be used for vehicle acquisition, operations and safety

 

“I am pleased to announce that this money is headed to Eastern Oklahoma,” Boren said.  “It will help ensure our rural fire departments are not left behind as they work to provide first responder services to Oklahomans when they need it most.”

 

The Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program awards grants directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and first responders.  In Fiscal Year 2006 the Department of Homeland Security will award $485 million to fire departments across the country.

 

Funding recipients in Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District are:

 

                  Silo Volunteer Fire Department .............................................. $82,868

                  Gaines Creek Volunteer Fire Department ............................... $30,045

                  Darwin Volunteer Fire Department ....................................... $213,750

                  Schulter Fire Department ....................................................... $28,329

                  Lequire Fire Department ...................................................... $161,500

                  Soper Volunteer Fire Department ........................................ $162,450

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