PRESS RELEASES
3/02/2005
Contact: Adam Terry
(202) 225-8490
ALEXANDER, VITTER ANNOUNCE TWO HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS FOR CENTRAL LA FIRE DEPARTMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, and U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, today announced Homeland Security grants for two fire departments in Central Louisiana.
The Alexandria Fire Department has been awarded $230,983 for operations and firefighter safety. The Allen Parish Fire Department (District 5) has been awarded $56,619 for operations and firefighter safety.
"Our firefighters are often called to risk their own lives to save others," Alexander said. "Sen. Vitter and I realize that these grants help train our firefighters and provide better equipment for them to help save lives."
Vitter added, "Our local communities count on firefighters to protect their homes and property. I am pleased that the Department of Homeland Security made this grant available to the Alexandria Fire Department so they can more efficiently and safely handle emergency situations in the community."
What: Homeland Security grants for Central Louisiana fire departments
Amount: Alexandria Fire Department $230,983
Allen Parish Fire District 5 $56,619
Contact: Byron Johnson (Alexandria Fire Department) at 318-441-6614
Lawrence Kelly (Allen Parish Fire District) at 337-639-4228
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