NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) Friday announced a combined $2,188,901.44 in federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) funding to improve safety and operations in local fire departments across New Jersey.
The AFG program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“This funding is critical and will ensure our firefighters can continue to protect our communities across the state,” Menendez said. “The best way to show our gratitude to the men and women who risk their lives is by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to do their jobs safely and efficiently.”
“Each day, New Jersey’s firefighters run into danger and risk their lives to protect us,” Booker said. “I’m proud to secure over $2 million in funding that will provide them with the equipment and resources they need to perform their jobs safely and effectively, and protect their communities.”
The following departments have been awarded AFG funding:
- $437,217.96 Teaneck
- $226,939.92 Trenton
- $170,870.00 Englewood
- $170,076.36 West New York
- $143,032.72 Atlantic City
- $142,857.14 Westampton Township Emergency Services
- $123,145.71 Pennsville Township
- $87,765.71 North Wildwood
- $84,425.69 Neptune
- $80,360.00 West Deptford Township
- $74,214.28 Demarest Borough
- $63,521.44 Oldwick Fire Department, Tewksbury
- $61,904.76 Auburn Volunteer Fire Co, Swedesboro
- $45,000.00 Egg Harbor City
- $42,857.14 Sergentsville Volunteer Fire Co
- $38,617.03 Secaucus
- $38,304.54 Hoboken
- $37,363.63 Hillside
- $37,285.71 Quakertown Fire Co
- $35,238.09 Morristown
- $29,294.09 Monmouth Beach Fire Co
- $18,609.52 Absecon City Fire Company 1
The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to eligible local professional and voluntary fire departments, emergency medical services organizations, and state fire training academies to equip and train first responders. Since it was established in 2001, New Jersey has received over $180 million in funding from the AFG program to enhance response capabilities, as well as to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel.
