The Berlin (NH) Fire Department has received a $620,000 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) to replace a tired pumper, according to a report published by The Berlin Sun.
The department and the fire chief worked for three years to get the grant to replace the 1979 pumper currently in service in Berlin, the newspaper reported, noting that the 43-year-old apparatus has been out of service for extended periods of time and has required costly repairs to keep it in service.
Berlin is also seeking funds to replace a 1995 aerial, according to the paper, that also mentioned the newest piece of equipment is a 2006 engine.
Berlin got $167,952 two years ago from the federal grant program to replace breathing apparatus, according to the report.
