Visclosky Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award for the Hebron Fire Department

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Hebron Fire Department will receive $20,434 in award funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The AFG program aims to directly assist fire departments and enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public.

Hebron Fire Department Chief Chad Franzman stated, “This grant provides us with the opportunity to replace our 22-year-old equipment that is used to extract individuals trapped in vehicles. Today’s vehicles are very different from what they were in the past. This funding will put the latest tools in the hands of our first responders and allow them to better help people when they need it the most.”

“During these tight budget times, it is very helpful to receive funding for safety equipment that will provide great benefit to the Hebron Fire Department and the Hebron community,” said President of the Hebron Town Council Don Ensign. “We are very grateful for this grant and for the continued support of Congressman Visclosky.”

“I commend the Hebron Fire Department for aggressively pursuing federal funding to improve public safety,” said Congressman Visclosky. “First responders and the Hebron community deserve the best and most effective equipment available. I am pleased that this funding will further enhance the ability of the Hebron Fire Department to perform their critical and life-saving services.”

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