Eagle Times Staff
Sunapee to Receive More Than $200,000 in Assistance for its Firefighters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the Town of Sunapee $221,860 to enhance the safety and training of its firefighters.
The Assistance to Firefighters grant was announced this week by the New Hampshire congressional delegation.
In addition to Sunapee, Keene will receive $250,438, Ashland will receive $227,639, Campton will receive $61,666 and New Hampshire Department of Safety will receive $414,074.
Since 2001, the program has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan were joined by Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Chris Pappas in announcing the awards.
“Firefighters are heroes in our communities and it’s essential that Congress provide them with the equipment and training they need to keep our communities safe,” Shaheen said. “I’m thrilled to see over $1 million in federal grants be awarded to fire departments across New Hampshire to make these important investments.”
Hassan, Kuster and Pappas praised the bravery and service of the state’s firefighters, saying it is crucial that they have the tools, training and resources they need to protect themselves and complete their jobs.
In total, the FY 2023 law provides a $20 million increase in funding for firefighters compared with the enacted FY 2022 funding level.
Earlier this month, the New Hampshire delegation announced over $300,000 in AFG program funding for the Chichester and Bartlett Fire Departments.
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