Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino), announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $437,487 to the Redlands Fire Department as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The department will use the funds to purchase 64 new Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA), enough to outfit the entire department and replace existing SCBA equipment that is over 15 years old. The funding will also cover training costs so that the department can repair and maintain the equipment internally.
"I am glad to announce that the Redlands Fire Department will receive these funds, and am glad that they'll be able to make much needed upgrades to critical safety equipment," said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, "Firefighters in our community put themselves in harm's way in the service of others, and they deserve access to the best equipment. Redlands Fire has sent representatives to both of my last two grants training workshops, so this is a department that is serious about using federal resources to help provide services for our local community."