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Article: JOHNSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, EXETER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY #2 TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 10, 2007
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The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following news release:
In an effort to help improve Johnston's and Exeter's emergency response capabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is awarding the Johnston Fire Department and Exeter Volunteer Fire Company #2 federal funds for training, equipment, and modifications to fire stations and facilities.
The Johnston Fire Department will receive $79,650 and the Exeter Volunteer Fire Company #2 will receive $63,175. The money comes from the fiscal year (FY) 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill which Reed supported in order to ensure that Rhode Island has the resources it ...