News Fire Department Receives Funding Posted 14 November 2008 The West Union Fire Department has received funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.   The program helps Iowa communities purchase firefighting equipment, improve facilities, and implement health and wellness programs.   Fire departments can submit proposals to receive funds for new fire trucks, hoses, protective equipment, rescue vehicles, and training for emergency personnel.   The West Union Fire Department will use the $10,745 they received for operations and safety.   The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program places a particular emphasis on rural fire departments--at least 55% of the program's funding must go to fire departments that use volunteer firefighters. This means smaller towns are not competing against cities like Des Moines.   West Union was one of 21 Iowa fire departments to receive grants.

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