Hoyer Announces Firefighter Grants to the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced that Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding will be awarded to the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. AFG is a program of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department located in Upper Marlboro will receive $1,327,456, and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in College Park will be awarded $500,000.

"I am pleased that both the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will receive this critical federal funding," said Congressman Steny Hoyer. "The brave men and women of our fire departments are often the first responders on the scene of emergency incidents in our local communities, and these grants will help ensure they have the essential resources and training to keep Fifth District families and businesses safe. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I will continue to advocate for fire departments here in the Fifth District and throughout our state so that they have every tool necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively."

AFG grants are awarded to fire departments, non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services organizations (EMS), and state fire training academies to assist with emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training.