GRANTS RECEIVED BY VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT AND VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.

2002- $10,400 F.E.M.A. (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Grant for training and visual aid materials for continuing firefighter education.

2003- 90/10 Grant from F.E.M.A. and U.S.F.A. (United States Fire Administration) used to purchase 27 sets of Globe Turnout Gold Millenia gear and 15 Scott SCBA packs and spare bottles, as well as, a Scott Rit Pack

2003- 90/10 Grant from F.E.M.A. and U.S.F.A. used to purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera

2003- $22,500 U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) Grant used to supplement the cost of our two 2003 F-350 brush trucks and skid packs. The sum of the grant paid for two Darley Skid Pak units

2003-2004- $225,000 90/10 F.E.M.A. and U.S.F.A. Grant towards the purchase of a new Rescue/Engine

2004- Pending application with F.E.M.A. and U.S.F.A. for a Fire Prevention Grant

Van Buren Fire Department
Last updated January 31, 2005