In a recent award from the Department of Homeland Security, just shy of $900,000 will go to local fire and rescue teams in Western Maryland.
Senators Cardin and Van Hollen, along with Congressman Trone, were able to secure $838,351.13 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties. The funding will go toward bolstering emergency response capabilities through both training and equipment upgrades.
“Firefighters and first responders deliver life-saving services in all types of emergencies and need to be prepared in any environment. This funding will better train and equip Western Maryland’s emergency services personnel and help extend and strengthen their critical public safety work,” said Senator Cardin.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Defense. The rewards were allocated according to the below distributions:
- $392,828.59 to Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue
- $40,200 to Middletown Volunteer Fire Company in Frederick County
- $146,846.36 to Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Co. in Washington County
- $68,000 to Boonsboro Ambulance & Rescue in Washington County
- $95,238.09 to Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. in Garrett County
- $95,238.09 to Barton Hose Company No. 1 in Allegany County
