For immediate release:
The Mansfield, Foxboro, and Norton fire departments were awarded a $527,550 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the Mansfield Fire Department said in a news released posted on Facebook Monday.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is a competitive federal grant initiative designed to help municipalities manage the financial burden of delivering fire protection and emergency medical services to their communities. The leadership of the Mansfield, Foxboro, and Norton Fire Departments are proud to bring this funding home to our communities.
The funding will be utilized to replace existing antiquated or failing portable and mobile radio units. Expenditures will be for must-have items that would have otherwise been funded through our local tax levy.
This grant was made possible through the support of the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional 911 District (SEMRECC) who is funding the 10% funding match required by the federal government.
We would also like to thank Congressman Auchincloss and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s offices for all of their support at the federal level for this grant.
