The Barton Volunteer Fire Department in Cherokee, Alabama was awarded a $116,730 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA #97.044). The award, which was made on August 13, 2024, will support the department's efforts to enhance firefighter and public safety through the procurement of essential firefighting equipment, acquisition of personal protective gear, development of training programs, and implementation of facility modifications. This grant funding builds on previous AFG awards received by the Barton Volunteer Fire Department in 2023 and 2021, totaling over $450,000, which have enabled the department to maintain and upgrade its emergency response capabilities and infrastructure to better serve the Cherokee and Tuscumbia communities.
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