Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $500,000 Grant for Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
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"This grant represents an investment both in
"Our first responders put their lives on the line every day, and we must ensure they have the training and equipment necessary to respond to emergencies," said
MFRI will use the grant funding to purchase tools such as driving simulators, hydraulic forcible entry tools, 50 sets of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and an incident management simulation kit.
"MFRI will be able to substantially improve its training services and safety for fire instructors by the purchase of these grant items," said
Federal funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, which awards grants directly to fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations, and state fire training academies to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel.
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