Nearly $50k awarded to city of Centerville

"The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program helps departments purchase new, quality equipment which helps protect those who put their life on the line to protect us.”

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville Public Safety Department will receive nearly $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., made the announcement on Friday as the city has been awarded $47,619.04 for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

“Our first responders play a vital role in ensuring the safety and health of Georgians. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program helps departments purchase new, quality equipment which helps protect those who put their life on the line to protect us,” said Congressman Bishop. “I am proud to stand with our first responders in Congress. On the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight against attempts to cut funding for federal programs aimed at supporting our first responders such as the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.”

During the last 18 months, more than $5,000,000 federal funds have been awarded to Middle and Southwest Georgia’s first responders, including Assistance to Firefighters Grants for Grady County, Crawford County, and Schley County as well as the City of Montezuma’s fire departments.

Fire departments interested in learning more about the program and how they can apply for funding in future cycles should visit FEMA’s website.