Wilson Announces $96,352 for Long Branch Fire Department

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $96,352 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Long Branch Fire Department in Barnwell, South Carolina: "Long Branch firefighters do a terrific job of protecting South Carolina families. As a recipient of this grant, the Department will improve its Operations and Safety programs and continue to build upon its strong record in the Barnwell community. I am thrilled to congratulate Fire Chiefs Tony Dicks and Horace Delk, Jr. on this critical funding." 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. ###