FEMA Awards $228,000 Grant to Boothbay Fire Department for SCBA
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
The Boothbay Fire Department received a $228,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in 2025. This funding was used to procure new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment, which allows firefighters to operate in dangerous environments. The acquisition was made possible through the advocacy of Senator Susan Collins and Senator Angus King.
From boothbayregister.com
Why it matters
The grant provides critical safety upgrades for emergency services, supporting local public infrastructure and operational readiness in Boothbay.
From boothbayregister.com
Who's involved
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyProvided the $228,000 grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program
- Angus KingAdvocated for the Fire Grants Act and the grant process
- Susan CollinsAdvocated for the Fire Grants Act and the grant process
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The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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Angus King
American politician and lawyer (born 1944)
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Collins
American photographer
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