Article: United States: Ville Platte fire district gets grant.

Byline: rajesh03

The Evangeline Parish Ward 1 Fire District 2 is in line for a new pumper truck and other equipment thanks to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant and loan.U.S. Reps. Charles Boustany Jr., R-Lafayette, and Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, on Friday announced the $20,000 grant and $180,000 loan.Based in Ville Platte, District 2 covers much of the southeastern parts of the parish as far as Chataignier.

"We certainly can use this equipment," said Derek Marcantel with the fire district."Our local communities depend on first responders, and Im proud to make sure they have the resources they need to protect lives and property," ...

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