Aderholt Statement on DeKalb Fire Departments receiving Assistance to Firefighters Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement on two fire departments in DeKalb County receiving AFG grants.

"I am very pleased to announce that the Fyffe and Henagar Fire Departments will both be receiving grants. The Fyffe grant is in the amount of $147,620 and will be used for vehicle acquisition. The Henagar grant is in the amount of $40,778. These funds will be used in the daily operations of the department.

"While I know everyone in these departments is excited to hear about these grants, they, like myself, realize it will be the people in these two communities who will benefit. This money will be used to help protect life and property for years to come. In those terms, these funds are truly a bargain.

"I am glad that our office was able to offer assistance in helping obtain these grants and look forward to seeing how they will help our area.

In Washington Congressman Aderholt serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the powerful House Appropriations Committee; he is also a member of the Committee's Defense Subcommittee, the Committee's Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, and the Helsinki Commission.

For more information about Aderholt's work in Congress visit: www.aderholt.house.gov.