WASHINGTON – Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6) announced that the Alabaster Fire and Rescue Service in Shelby County has been awarded a federal fire grant in the amount of $62,100.
“Firefighters are on the front lines every day, protecting lives and saving property. They deserve modern equipment and the best in safety gear. This grant program helps ensure that fire companies have the necessary resources to quickly and effectively respond to emergency calls. The Alabaster Fire and Rescue Service is to be commended for qualifying for this funding,” Bachus said.
Bachus announced the following grant.
Alabaster Fire and Rescue Service - $62,100
Operations and Safety Grant to install exhaust removal systems for three existing fire stations
Chief Gregory Farrell said, “We are grateful for the grant. The exhaust systems in the stations will help remove the diesel emissions from the bay and help enforce a healthy working environment for the firefighters.”
Funds awarded under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program are used to meet the firefighting and emergency needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated medical services organizations. Only the applications most closely conforming to program priorities are considered and scored by peer review panels.
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.