U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Wednesday morning that he has managed to secure more than $915,000 in federal funding for local fire departments in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional district, which includes Lee, Talladega, Calhoun and Russell Counties.
Rogers (R-Saks) said the funding will help increase the level of safety for both first responders and the communities they serve.
“I am proud to announce over $915,000 in federal money is coming to first responders in Alabama’s Third Congressional District,” said the Congressman. “This funding will bring our community’s firefighters essential supplies to perform their duties and ensure their safety.”
The financial support for the first responders has been made possible through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
A full list of the grantees can be found below:
- Spring Garden Fire Department: $127,533.33
- Town of Gaylesville: $24,200.00
- City of Tallassee: $282,390.47
- City of Alexander City: $28,666.66
- City of Lafayette: $30,666.66
- City of Goodwater: $35,333.33
- Riverside Fire & Rescue Department: $36,571.42
- City of Lincoln: $42,954.28
- Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Department: $60,071.42
- City of Moody: $76,190.47
- Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department: $97,523.80
- Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department: $74,857.14
Rogers has also been a staunch ally of law enforcement throughout his time in Congress and regularly works with Alabama’s local law enforcement officials.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
