Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft Fire Departments Receive Federal Grants

Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced federal grants for two Maine fire departments.  The Bangor Fire Department will receive $498,532 to fill four firefighter positions, and Dover-Foxcroft Fire & Rescue will receive $63,431 for protective gear and an air refill station. 
 
"Our career and volunteer firefighters are among our bravest public servants.  These grant programs are an extremely critical source of funds for our fire and rescue personnel," said Senator Collins. 
 
These funds are being distributed through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighter (AFG) grant programs, which Senator Collins has long championed.  SAFER grants are used for the recruitment, hiring, or retention of firefighters, and AFG grants are used for training, equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to the departments' facilities.