Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.
The Westfield Fire Department
The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced its final round of fire equipment and fire safety education grants, totaling more than $3 million for more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments. This round of grants will provide $1.63 million in funding to fire departments in 266 communities. In many cases, the reimbursed purchases will help them attain compliance with Occupational Safety & Health administration or National Fire Protection Association safety standards.
