DNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants to 39 Departments

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is awarding Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 39 volunteer fire departments in 15 Maryland counties this year. DNR will grant approximately $90,000 to help provide the resources for these men and women to better fight wildfires in rural communities.

“With Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants we are able to help afford these hardworking men and women the tools and safety equipment to enhance response efforts,” said DNR State Fire Supervisor Monte Mitchell. “This funding helps to protect our natural resources, homes and property, and the lives of these selfless workers and our citizens.”

This year’s grants will help provide wildland personal protective gear, Class A foam and upgraded radio communications equipment. The funds will also go toward supplying departments with equipment for brush trucks and fire engines and other tools to enhance wildfire suppression, and replacing small diameter fire hose.

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