Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that Santa Fe Fire Department has been awarded a $92,260 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.  Highland Meadows Volunteer Fire Department in Laguna was also awarded a $35,720 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.

"This investment will help protect New Mexicans by ensuring our state's fire departments are prepared and equipped to answer any emergency that should arise," 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.