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Article: 2008 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANTS AWARDED

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August 25, 2008
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded 37 volunteer fire departments located in 12 counties with a 2008 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant to increase their capacity for wildland fire suppression. Projects include wildland personal protective equipment, skid units for building brush trucks, replacing fire hoses, upgrading communications equipment, installing dry fire hydrants, and other supplies equipment needed to supress wildfires.

"Our local fire department volunteers are true heroes of their communities, and we are thankful for their steadfast dedication to helping their neighbors," said ...

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