January 15, 2003

Beaumont Fire and Rescue Grant

U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Fire Administration announced a $592,216 grant to Beaumont Fire & Rescue.  The grant money came from Round 12 of the 2002 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Awards for fire departments throughout the United States.

"The men and women of our fire departments confront new challenges and risk their lives everyday.  I am proud to announce this grant which will help provide Beaumont Fire & Rescue with the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively," said Lampson.  "This grant demonstrates our commitment to improving fire safety and to protecting the lives of firefighters and people living in our communities."

"We anticipate this round to be the last large announcement for the 2002 program.  Our focus and a great deal of planning has gone into the 2003 program.  I encourage the nation's fire service members to watch the USFA website for the most current information regarding the 2003 program," said USFA Administrator R. David Paulison.

The Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States.

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