A $6.9 million federal funding grant was awarded to firefighters and first responders throughout the state of Maryland on Thursday.
The funding is a huge win for first responders across the state as it will be used to support firefighter needs, such as:
- critical gear and equipment
- advanced rescue training costs
- recruitment and retention activities
- simulator equipment, and more.
Grants will be awarded to fire departments in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland, and Southern Maryland, along with the Maryland State Police.
The announcement was made by Senator Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, and numerous U.S. Representatives…