Nearly $16 Million for Maine Fire Stations and Emergency Services Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $15,810,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for fire stations, law enforcement, and emergency services throughout Maine in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
“Every day, first responders selflessly put their lives on the line to serve communities throughout Maine,” said Senator Collins. “This funding would help to ensure that Maine’s fire fighters, law enforcement, and emergency response professionals have the adequate facilities needed to do their jobs as effectively and safely as possible. As the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”
This funding advanced through the Committee’s markup of the FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill—an important step that now allows the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Committee consideration of legislation is a key part of regular order, which helps our government function efficiently and deliver results for the people of Maine and America.
Funding advanced by Senator Collins is as follows:
Belgrade Fire and Rescue Station
Recipient: Town of Belgrade
Project Location: Belgrade, ME
Amount Requested: $4,786,000
Project Purpose: To construct a new fire station.
Easton Fire Station
Recipient: Town of Easton
Project Location: Easton, ME
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Purpose: To construct a new fire station.
Holden Police Department Garage
Recipient: Town of Holden
Project Location: Holden, ME
Amount Requested: $382,000
Project Purpose: To construct a garage for police vehicles and equipment.
Island Falls Fire and Ambulance Department
Recipient: Town of Island Falls
Project Location: Island Falls, ME
Amount Requested: $634,000
Project Purpose: To expand the fire and ambulance department.
North Berwick Fire and Rescue Building
Recipient: Town of North Berwick
Project Location: North Berwick, ME
Amount Requested: $3,400,000
Project Purpose: To construct a consolidated fire and rescue station.
St. Agatha Fire Station
Recipient: Town of St. Agatha
Project Location: St. Agatha, ME
Amount Requested: $273,000
Project Purpose: To expand the Town’s fire station.
St. Albans Fire Station
Recipient: Town of St. Albans
Project Location: St. Albans, ME
Amount Requested: $2,027,000
Project Purpose: To construct a new fire station.
Swan’s Island Fire and Ambulance Station Expansion
Recipient: Town of Swan’s Island
Project Location: Swan’s Island, ME
Amount Requested: $1,308,000
Project Purpose: To expand the fire and ambulance station.
In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins has secured more than $1 billion for hundreds of Maine projects for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024. As the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.
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