Renzi Gets Two More Fire Grants

U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi's office announced that the Sun Valley Volunteer Fire Dept will receive $102,980 in federal funds to enhance the fire department's ability to respond to fires & fire related hazards. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants.

"I am delighted to announce that the Sun Valley Fire Dept will receive this grant to enhance their ability to respond to emergencies," said Congressman Renzi. "These volunteer firefighters risk their lives to protect our communities, & it is essential they have the tools necessary to keep them safe in the line of duty."

"As Chief, I would like to thank Congressman Renzi's Office & the Dept of Homeland Security for providing the funds to enhance the protection of our responders," said Fire Chief Jeff Lineberry. "These grants prove the federal government's commitment to the rural 1st responder organizations."

The dept plans to use this money to purchase personal protective equipment & other firefighting equipment. This grant is a part of the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security's efforts to strengthen the Nation's overall level of preparedness & ability to respond to fire related hazards.

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U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi's office also announced the Flagstaff Fire Dept will receive $219,573 in federal funds to purchase a new diesel exhaust removal system. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants.

"I am pleased that the Flagstaff Fire Dept will be awarded these vital funds to purchase a diesel exhaust removal system," said Congressman Renzi. "This grant is an important step towards ensuring that our firefighters & support staff work in a safe & healthy environment. I look forward to continuing to work with local officials to ensure that our 1st responders in Flagstaff have the tools they need to protect our community from harmful disasters."

"On behalf of the City of Flagstaff, Mayor Joe Donaldson, the City Council, & the members of the Flagstaff Fire Dept, I would like to thank Congressman Rick Renzi for his assistance in the receipt of the Dept of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant," said Fire Chief Michael Iacona. "This Grant will assist the Dept in providing a healthier environment for our firefighters by protecting them from toxins from vehicle exhaust within their stations."

The dept plans on using this grant to purchase a state of the art diesel exhaust removal system for 4 different fire stations. Currently, stations without this system are being clogged with excess diesel contaminants from fire fighting vehicles, which is not a healthy environment for the department's employees. This grant is a part of the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security's efforts to strengthen the Nation's overall level of preparedness & ability to respond to fire related hazards.