Conn. fire department lands $72K grant

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NEWINGTON, Conn. — Lawmakers announced Friday that the Newington Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $72,000 grant to support department safety and operations.

The grant is funded through the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency's competitive Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

"With winter behind us and warmer weather ahead, the risk of fires and fire related dangers rises throughout Connecticut," said Congressman John B. Larson. "In every neighborhood, firefighters put their safety on the line to protect their communities and deserve our support to minimize their risk of injury. I am pleased to see this funding go to the Newington Volunteer Fire Department and know it will be used to better protect our brave first responders so they can continue protecting each of us."

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