WASHINGTON   –  Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today announced that the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department will receive $39,828 from a Department of Homeland Security grant program for operations and safety.

“Our firefighters come from all walks of life and serve every segment of society.  In fact, many of these brave men and women are volunteers who generously serve their community in another occupation and then volunteer to help keep us safe and out of harm's way.”  Emerson said, “However, many of those departments, especially those here in rural Missouri, operate on less than a shoe string budget and have needed new equipment and more training for a number of years. This much-needed funding will help the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department meet these very important needs."


Ellington Volunteer Fire Department                Reynolds County    $39,828


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