BCVFD Receives $58,277 FEMA Grant
March 24, 2004

Last year the U.S. Department of Homeland Security teamed up with the U.S. Fire Administration to offer the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Designed to assist local fire departments in protecting citizens and firefighters against the effects of fire and fire-related incidents, the program made more than $billion available to career and volunteer fire departments nationwide.

Under the 2003 program, departments were eligible to apply for funding in one of four categories: Operations and Firefighter Safety, Fire Prevention, Firefighting Vehicle Acquisition, and EMS Training.

BCVFD was successful in its request for firefighter safety equipment in the amount of $58,277. The funding will go toward the much-needed replacement of 20 obsolete airpacks and will provide volunteers with state-certified Firefighter I training.

This is Bear Creek's second time receiving FEMA funding through this program, having received funding for a firefighter fitness and wellness program in 2001.

Calls in 2003:
Calls to date:

Last Calls:
Feb. 24 - MVA Mile 19.5 Seward Hwy