March 23, 2025

Federal Funds Awarded to Local VFDs

VFDs

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced that $707,877.04 in federal funding has been awarded to seven fire departments in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through equipment upgrades.

Hoyer Supports Firefighter Cancer Registry

Fire Cancer Registry

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other congressional colleagues introduced legislation to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry and increase to $5.5 million the authorization funding level through 2028.

Hoyer Speaks to Firefighters Union

Firefighters

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer delivered a keynote address at the International Association of Fire Fighters’ 2022 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference last month.

Hoyer Attends Fire and EMS Dinner

Rescue Fire

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer attended and spoke during the 30th annual National Fire & Emergency Services Dinner on April 19, 2018.

Hoyer Announces VFD’s SAFER Grant

VFDs

Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $331,050 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant. The VFD’s SAFER grant will be used for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.