Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Santa Fe County & Alamogordo Fire Departments Awarded Federal Grant

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the Santa Fe County Fire Department has been awarded a $217,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.  Alamo West Fire Rescue in Alamogordo was also awarded an $11,400 grant from DHS.

The fire departments can use funding for operations and safety programs, which can be used for training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.

"It's important that our state's fire departments have the necessary equipment needed to do their jobs.  This funding will help ensure these fire departments are prepared for emergency situations," Bingaman said.

Bingaman is a strong supporter of the Assistance to Firefighters programs, which provide much-needed federal assistance to local fire departments for equipment, training, and fire prevention campaigns.