Lexington Fire Department receives federal grant to enhance emergency medical training

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A federal grant of more than $920,000 will allow the Lexington Fire Department to expand its emergency medical training for 27 firefighters, a move that officials say will strengthen the city’s ability to respond to medical emergencies. The funding, provided by the “Assistance to Firefighters Grant,” will cover training and overtime costs, according to a release from the fire department.

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