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Hanover Twp Fire Dept receives $475,000 grant. |
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 The Hanover Township Fire Department recently received a $475,000 grant through the Fiscal Year 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Fire Administration, according to an announcement by U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski (D-11).
The funds will be used to purchase a quint fire truck, which is a combination ladder truck and pumper. The truck will replace two older fire engines.
Our fire department protects 12,000 residents within the township. The fire department operates out of six stations located throughout the township, providing fire suppression and rescue services. Our fire department is compromised of more than 50 volunteers in addition to paid drivers at our stations on weekdays.
"The quint fire truck is desperately needed for the fire department. We received a major grant which is a huge asset for Hanover Township and surrounding communities", said John Sipper, Hanover Township Manager. "We greatly appreciate the help and assistance of the congressman to secure this funding."
"It is a testament to the hard work of the firefighters in Hanover Township that they received such an incredibly generous grant. This is one of the largest grants a fire department in Northeastern Pennsylvania has received," Kanjorski said.
"The firefighters of Hanover Township Fire Department put their lives at danger to protect the people of the surrounding communities. With the firefighters' grant, the volunteers can purchase a multifaceted truck that will provide enhanced features to ensure higher standards of public and firefighters' safety." he said.
The purpose of the AFG program is to award grants directly to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations. These grants provide first responders with means to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as first responders.
The fire department would also like to thank the daytime operator of Station #3 in Preston, Ron Priestman Jr for his hard work & dedication in helping our department receive this grant. Ron was the individual who handled the paperwork involving the grant. Awesome Job, Ron! |
