Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Healey Driscoll administration on March 31 announced $5 million in grant funding to Massachusetts fire departments for new fire safety equipment.
The grants were awarded through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which reimburses departments for purchases of close to 100 different types of safety equipment, including hoses and nozzles, ballistic protective equipment, and thermal imaging cameras.
The equipment can help departments comply with safety standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Fire Protection Association.
“We rely so heavily on firefighters in our most challenging moments,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a prepared statement. “This program allows us to show our appreciation for the risks that they take to help us every day by providing them with the equipment they need to stay safe.”
Grants ranging from $6,180 to $50,000 were awarded to 307 Massachusetts fire departments.
The list of recipients and award amounts is available online.