Moulton Announces Over 750k "Assistance to Firefighters Grants" Awarded in Sixth District

August 8, 2018

Moulton: “Our firefighters play an integral role in our communities"

Salem, MA – Today, the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) that have been awarded to firefighters in the Sixth District. The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) to raise awareness about fire hazards. The following grants have been awarded in the Sixth District:

Georgetown, MA – $629,254; a regional grant award for Georgetown, Groveland, and Newbury, MA for firefighter breathing apparatus.

Danvers MA – $32,115 for the purchase of two protective gear washers.

Swampscott, MA – $121,319 for firefighter breathing apparatus.

“Our firefighters play an integral role in our communities,” said Moulton. “This grant will help ensure the safety of our first responders. I am grateful to FEMA for recognizing the need to invest in local fire departments and keeping our first responders safe.”

"I can’t think of a more vital piece of equipment vital to firefighter safety than our SCBA,” said Swampscott Fire Chief.Chief Kevin Breen. “Our last replacement of this important safety equipment was over 13 years ago. This grant makes this project possible all at one time instead of replacing a few at a time. This is a great program for Firefighter safety."

“The Town of Danvers is appreciative of the support Representative Moulton’s Office provided on this grant request,” said Town Manager Steve Bartha. “This seemingly small project will have a big impact locally for our firefighters.”

“This grant will be used to purchase gear washers that remove contaminants that are considered to be a significant contributor to these occupational cancers,” said Danvers Fire Chief Bob Pyburn.

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