Washington, Sept. 28 -- Congressman Andy Barr issued the following news release:
Millers Creek, KY- U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that the Millers Creek Fire Rescue has been awarded $160,180 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters responding to emergencies.
The funding will allow the Rescue to purchase 16 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, replacing all of its current packs. Firefighters rely on SCBA equipment to provide breathable air while operating inside burning buildings and other hazardous environments.
The grant will also fund a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) pack, which can provide ...