Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering New Fire Safety Upgrades to CSRA Departments

Augusta, Ga. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced fire safety upgrades to protect CSRA families.

Today, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering new Federal resources to Twin City and Augusta-Richmond County to strengthen local Fire Departments and upgrade public safety through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program.

These Federal funds can be used for professional training, wellness and fitness programs, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and modifications to facilities.

“Firefighters across Georgia put their lives on the line to keep families safe,” Sen. Ossoff said. “Senator Warnock and I will never stop championing Georgia’s heroic fire departments, and these resources will help them respond to emergencies that threaten lives and property.”

“I’m proud to have played a role in getting this critical funding secured. Our firefighters and EMS responders are some of the best and bravest among us, and every fire department throughout Georgia, especially in our rural communities, ought to have the resources and support they need to protect our communities,” said Senator Reverend Warnock.

Since taking office, Sens. Ossoff and Warnock have delivered dozens of Assistance to Firefighters Grants to cities, counties, and agencies across the state— including Columbus and West Point; Augusta and Twin City; Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, Middle Georgia, Southwest Georgia, and Coastal Georgia.

Last month, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which will re-authorize key grant programs — like the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program — that provide Federal funding to Georgia’s fire departments.

Please find a summary of grant awards below:

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