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Ryan Costello, left, meets with local firefighters at
the Sanatoga Fire Company.
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U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6th Dist., visited Sanatoga Fire Company May 6 to announce an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
The announcement was attended by first responders from Sanatoga Fire Company, Empire Hook and Ladder Fire Company, North End Fire Company, and Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company.
The regional grant in the amount of $282,273 will provide resources, such as coats, boots, gloves, and fire-resistant hoods that will benefit approximately 120 firefighters in the Pottstown area.
“Firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to keep us safe. We must ensure they are equipped for their operations,” said Costello. “I am pleased to see fire companies in our community will benefit from this grant, and I will continue to advocate for measures that support their hard work.”
“By having properly measured and fitted bunker gear for our firefighters we will dramatically reduce the risk of injuries in and of itself. Coupled with the new PPE's advanced materials that will better protect against blood-borne pathogens, cuts, bruises, and of course burns from fighting fires, we will have the lowest possible risk of injury that a fire department can have,” said Derek Dry, Assistant Chief, Sanatoga Fire Company.
The regional grant in the amount of $282,273 will provide resources, such as coats, boots, gloves, and fire-resistant hoods that will benefit approximately 120 firefighters in the Pottstown area.
“Firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to keep us safe. We must ensure they are equipped for their operations,” said Costello. “I am pleased to see fire companies in our community will benefit from this grant, and I will continue to advocate for measures that support their hard work.”
“By having properly measured and fitted bunker gear for our firefighters we will dramatically reduce the risk of injuries in and of itself. Coupled with the new PPE's advanced materials that will better protect against blood-borne pathogens, cuts, bruises, and of course burns from fighting fires, we will have the lowest possible risk of injury that a fire department can have,” said Derek Dry, Assistant Chief, Sanatoga Fire Company.
“The fundamental goal of this grant reward is the increased safety factor it will give our firefighters. We would like to thank, not only FEMA for affording our companies this grant opportunity, but Congressman Costello for his support of these grants," he said. "These grants invest in the safety of our communities and their volunteers that serve them.”
Since coming to Congress, Rep. Costello has signed onto funding requests for the AFG program, as well as for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program. Both of these grants are awarded through a competitive process to career and volunteer fire departments, and both grants are intended to help meet equipment, training, and staffing needs.
Since coming to Congress, Rep. Costello has signed onto funding requests for the AFG program, as well as for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program. Both of these grants are awarded through a competitive process to career and volunteer fire departments, and both grants are intended to help meet equipment, training, and staffing needs.
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