Wilson Announces $700,000 for Lexington County Fire Service

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $700,000 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Lexington County Fire Service: "I'm thrilled to congratulate Fire Service Coordinator Rusty Rawl and the Lexington County firefighters on this substantial grant," said Congressman Wilson. "By using this funding to enhance their operations and safety procedures, the fire department will be better equipped to serve Lexington County residents. Our local firefighters risk their lives daily to protect families throughout our communities, and this grant is one way to help as they perform this valuable service." The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program assists rural, urban, and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. These funds increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, new fire apparatus, emergency medical service programs, and fire prevention and safety programs in local departments.###