On Thursday, July 27, Congressman Bill Keating announced two Assistance to Fire Fighters grants for Wareham. The Wareham Fire District received a vehicle acquisition grant in the amount of $389,942.72 as well as an operations and safety grant in the amount of $226,227.27.

“As we are at peak high season for our communities, having our first responders be as well-equipped as possible is of the utmost importance,” said Congressman Keating. “Day in and day out these men and women risk their lives for us. I am glad that we can provide them with the tools they need to do that as safely as possible.”

“I would like to thank FEMA for awarding the Wareham Fire District two Assistance to Fire Fighters grants,” said Wareham Fire Chief John G. Kelley. “The AFG application process is very competitive, and we are extremely fortunate to receive this funding, one for a quick attack response vehicle and the other for related equipment and programs. Opportunities to replace equipment of this magnitude do not happen often. With the funds awarded to our department, we will be able to replace a 50-year-old piece of apparatus with a vehicle that meets today's current standards and technology.”