Monday, February 24, 2020

Volunteer Fire Department grants
State Sen. Steve Southerland, R-Morristown, is urging all local volunteer fire departments in Senate District 1 to apply for grants through a new Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program which opened for applications on Friday The program was established through legislation passed by the General Assembly last year which was co-sponsored by Southerland. “Our volunteer firefighters are on the front line of public safety,” Southerland said. The program earmarks $500,000 for the purchase of firefighting equipment by Tennessee’s volunteer fire departments or to help volunteer departments meet local match requirements for federal grants for purchasing equipment. Fire departments must hold a valid recognition from the SFMO and have a staff made up of at least 51% volunteers to apply. Grant proceeds may be used to purchase equipment used by a firefighter to extinguish fires and protect the life of a firefighter, other than fire trucks or vehicles. Applications will be accepted until 6:00 pm on March 27. Applicants can visit the Department of Commerce and Insurance website.


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