Hoyer Announces Over $161,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award for Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5)announced that theHughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has been awarded $161,975 in federal grant funds to improve operations and safety through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.

"Today's announcement of grant funding for the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is excellent news for our community," stated Congressman Hoyer. "With fire fighters and first responders putting their lives at risk to keep our community safe, we must do everything we can to support their work. I'm pleased this funding will enhance the Department's ability to do their jobs safely and effectively, and as co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, I will continue to work with fire fighters in Maryland and throughout the country to ensure they have the resources and support they need."  

AFG funding is awarded to fire departments and EMS organizations to enhance their response capabilities and more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel. Congressman Hoyer helped establish the AFG Program in 2001 and since then over $15 million has been awarded to Fifth District fire departments.Click here for more information.