The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $624,091 to the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District for vehicle acquisition.
The funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, which supports fire departments across the country to ensure the safety of both first-responders and the public.
FEMA says the program provides funds for supplemental training, upgrades to protective equipment, facility modifications, and other supplies that protect firefighters and first-responders in moments of crisis.