Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the Corona Fire Department has been awarded a $327,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

Funding will be used to purchase a pumper for the fire department.

"Equipping a fire department so that it can be prepared for any emergency is costly.  This grant will help the Corona Fire Department invest in an essential piece of safety equipment," Bingaman said.

Last month Bingaman announced that the Corona Fire Department received a separate $49,305 grant for operations and safety programs.