Thursday, May 15, 2008
Kentucky Fire Departments Eligible For Funding To Increase Staffing Levels.
.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced today that Kentucky fire departments can apply for a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant that enables them to increase the number of firefighters. The nationwide goal of the grant is to help departments achieve 24-hour staffing and deployment capabilities.
“Firefighters are front and center for emergencies large and small,” said Rogers. “Increasing staffing levels at our fire departments make us better prepared not only for putting out fires, but also for any number of potential disasters.”
Known as SAFER grants, this initiative enables hiring of full-time firefighters and assists with recruitment and retention of volunteers. Fire departments can apply between May 27 and June 27. The grants pay a portion of the salaries of newly hired firefighters over the five-year time frame under grant rules.
SAFER Guidance and application materials are currently available for review at www.firegrantsupport.com.
Nationwide, DHS will award approximately $165 million in SAFER grants. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rogers works to secure funding for important homeland security initiatives in the fifth Congressional district.
“Firefighters are front and center for emergencies large and small,” said Rogers. “Increasing staffing levels at our fire departments make us better prepared not only for putting out fires, but also for any number of potential disasters.”
Known as SAFER grants, this initiative enables hiring of full-time firefighters and assists with recruitment and retention of volunteers. Fire departments can apply between May 27 and June 27. The grants pay a portion of the salaries of newly hired firefighters over the five-year time frame under grant rules.
SAFER Guidance and application materials are currently available for review at www.firegrantsupport.com.
Nationwide, DHS will award approximately $165 million in SAFER grants. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rogers works to secure funding for important homeland security initiatives in the fifth Congressional district.
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