Thursday, November 20, 2008

Area Fire Departments Receive Grants

Eleven fire departments in Northeast Minnesota have been awarded federal grants for new equipment. Congressman Jim Oberstar says the Department of Homeland Security will award $625,000 from its Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.
Among the beneficiaries will be the Pillager Area Fire Protection Association for $154,000 and the Garrison Fire and Rescue Department for $49,000.
Congressman Jim Oberstar says It will help first responders in rural towns purchase the equipment they need to protect and serve their communities.

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