March 28, 2024

Hughesville VFD Awarded Federal Grant

Firefighters

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) has announced a $20,275 federal grant has been awarded to the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. The grant is coming through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Congressman Hoyer said the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is critical to keeping the Southern Maryland community safe. He said he is pleased to announce the funding, which will help to strengthen the department’s operations and safety.

“I thank the men and women who serve in Hughesville for putting their lives on the line each and every day, and I’m committed to ensuring they have the resources necessary to work safely and effectively,” Congressman Hoyer said. “As their representative in Congress and as co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, I will continue to advocate on their behalf so they can carry out their mission to protect our communities.”

Matthew P. Herbert, a member of the fire department and rescue squad, said the organization is thankful for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and will pay to replace the department’s aging fire hose.

“We are currently using a hose that is up to 30 years old and we have had failures, which have caused injuries to our members and impacted our operations on fire incidents,” Mr. Herbert said. “Because of this grant we will be able to replace all of this hose, which will mean a safer and more efficient operation for our volunteers.”

Congressman Hoyer is the co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus. He took a lead role in helping to establish the AFG Program. Every year, the congressman leads a letter with members of Congress to the Appropriations Committee to ensure adequate funding is appropriated for the program. More than $15 million has been awarded to 5th District fire departments since the program was established.

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