Wilson Announces Grant for the Sawyerdale Volunteer Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2007

CONTACT: Ryan Murphy
(202) 225-2452 (Office)
(202) 689-4825 (Cell)

Wilson Announces Grant for the
Sawyerdale Volunteer Fire Department

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today announced that the Sawyerdale Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded $203,538 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

“These funds will help the Sawyerdale’s volunteer fire fighters better protect the citizens of Sawyerdale and Orangeburg County. Under the leadership of Chief Lester Foster, the fire department will be better equipped and prepared to respond to the needs of our community.”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program provides funding to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations to enhance their first-responder capabilities. These grants are awarded through a competitive application process.

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