Anderson County Advocate – August 2, 2013
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The Anderson County Fire Department (ACFD) has received State approval for a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant this year according to Kansas Forest Service Fire Management Coordinator, Ross Hauck.
The grants, made available through the Federal Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, will total $261,000 statewide this year. ACFD will receive $1,000 of the total. Funding for VFA comes from the USDA Forest Service.
“These funds will be used to purchase additional handheld radios for our firefighters.
“This will have an immediate and direct impact on firefighter safety and our ability to provide services to the county. On behalf of Anderson County, I want to thank the Kansas Forest Service for their continued dedication to serving our department and those who we protect,” J.D. Mersman, Director, Anderson County Fire Department said.
Fire departments interested in applying for grants next year should contact Ross Hauck at 785-532-3314 or via email at rhauck@kse.edu
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