According to an announcement made today by NJ Senator, Robert Menendez:
…four New Jersey fire departments will be receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The senators reiterated the need to improve the operations and safety capabilities of New Jersey first responders’ to subsequently enhance public safety across the state.“Firefighters are some of our state’s bravest individuals – they selflessly risk their own lives to save others without hesitation,” said Menendez. “This additional stream of funding for fire departments helps ensure public safety, and I am glad that these departments will be able to enhance their procedures and preparedness.”
“Firefighters are often the first to respond to an emergency,” said Sen. Lautenberg. “They put their lives on the line to keep us safe and deserve our support. Grants like these go a long way toward ensuring the fire departments across New Jersey have the necessary resources to enhance their response capabilities and protect our communities.”
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants will be dispersed among four municipalities in New Jersey—Port Murray, Pennsauken, Landisville, Paterson — to improve their operations and safety efforts and for vehicle acquisition. The Pennsauken Fire Department will receive the largest share, receiving $675,000.
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