The Hanover Area Fire And Rescue Commission was awarded a $314,000.60 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through the provision of equipment and training. Specifically, the funding will support the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear to replace outdated equipment, as well as specialized training for hazardous materials response. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to more safely respond to and mitigate all hazards.
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