WASHINGTON   -  Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today announced that the Potosi Fire Protection District will receive a $28,500 grant from a Department of Homeland Security program to fund fire operations and firefighter 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 fire departments meet these needs, ultimately helping to reduce deaths and injuries in our nation's fire service community."


Potosi Fire Protection District            Washington County    $28,500