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| http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/vermont-fire-departments-awarded-more-than-2-million-in-federal-grants | Vermont Fire Departments Awarded More Than $2 Million in Federal Grants | 2019-10-30 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Independent | House | VT | Bernard Sanders | S000033 | www.sanders.senate.gov | legacy | BURLINGTON, Vt., October 30 Vermont's congressional delegation announced Wednesday that the Vermont Fire Academy and fire departments throughout the state have received more than $2 million through 16 federal grants.The awards are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, which helps fire departments, fire academies, and EMS agencies obtain critically needed equipment and training to better protect the public and first responders. This year's AFG grants will help departments purchase equipment including air packs, vehicle extraction tools, and a fire truck, and it will also fund paramedic training.Vermont's first responders are some of the most dedicated public servants we have. They keep our communities safe, answering the call at all hours of the day and night, and they put their own safety on the line in doing so. We are pleased that these federal grants will help departments secure the updated equipment they need and deserve so that they can continue to provide these vital services, said Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.).The federal grants were awarded to:Putney Fire Department, $181,510Burlington Fire Department, $162,273City of Rutland Fire Department, 47,317Williston Fire Department (in partnership with Essex Rescue and Colchester Rescue), $305,209Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Vermont Fire Academy, $124,585Peru Fire Department, $62,039Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, $124,286Stamford Volunteer Fire Department, $9,524Springfield Fire Department, $95,595Newbury Volunteer Fire Department, $106,286Grafton Firefighters' Association, $65,238Essex Junction Fire Department, $141,071Thetford Volunteer Fire Department, $118,065Readsboro Fire Department, $85,714Poultney Fire Department, $136,333Rupert Volunteer Fire Department, $264,762The next AFG application period is expected to open in December. In preparation, FEMA's grant specialists will be hosting workshops in Vermont and online webinars this fall.Each workshop is approximately 2 hours long and provides information on the AFG programs, what is new for 2019, and tips to develop and submit a successful application.The following workshops are planned:Tuesday, November 5th, 6:00 p.m.Williston Fire Department645 Talcott Road, WillistonWednesday, November 6th, 6:00 p.m.Vermont Division of Fire Safety Central Office1311 U.S. Route 302 Suite 600, BarreThursday, November 7th, 6:00 p.m.Vermont Division of Fire Safety (Vermont Fire Academy)93 Davison Drive, PittsfordMonday, December 2nd,6:00 p.m.Pownal Rescue Squad22 Ladd Brook Road, PownalTuesday, December 3rd, 2:00 p.m.Online WebinarAudio: 800-320-4330; PIN: 174852#URL:https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r1_2019_afg/Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 p.m.Online WebinarAudio: 800-320-4330; PIN: 174852#URL:https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r1_2019_afg/Thursday, December 5th, 10:00 a.m.Online WebinarAudio: 800-320-4330; PIN: 174852#URL:https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r1_2019_afg/For more information about AFG and to sign up for email updates, please visithttps://www.fema.gov/welcome-assistance-firefighters-grant-program. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |