This week, U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., announced federal funds for the Lake City Fire Department.
Cammack announced the Lake City Fire Department is getting 208,261.90 through an Assistance To Firefighters’ Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to “improve its operations and safety, including using the grant for new protective equipment such as air packs.”
The congresswoman weighed in on the funds this week.
“I’m so excited for our brave men and women in Lake City to have the equipment necessary to help them do their jobs more safely and effectively. Our first responders are heroes and it’s imperative that we ensure they stay safe while serving our communities,” said Cammack. “I couldn’t be prouder of our firefighters in Lake City. As the wife of a firefighter and paramedic myself, I know how deserving our departments are of this grant and I know they’ll continue to demonstrate the very best of our first responder community in North Central Florida.”
“Lake City Fire Department is very excited to receive the AFG award this year to replace our outdated air packs. As a smaller department we are constantly seeking grants to supplement our budget,” said Lake City Fire Chief/Fire Inspector Joshua Wehinger. “This grant will allow us to replace our aging air packs and ensure that we are creating a safe working environment for our firefighters. The support we have received from Congresswoman Cammack has been above any expectations. We are thankful for her support of all first responders. She has made herself very accessible and for that we are thankful.”
