Hartsville Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant

November 9, 2007, HARTSVILLE – The Hartsville Volunteer Fire Department will receive an $8,403 U.S. Department of Homeland Security operations and safety grant, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

“Many communities struggle to maintain EMS and firefighting services,” said Gordon, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. “Even though demands on EMS providers and firefighters have increased tremendously over the years, the resources they depend on to provide their life-saving services have not.

“That’s why Congress initiated the Assistance to Firefighters Program, which is similar to the highly successful COPS program that put more than 100,000 new police officers on the nation’s streets.”

Chief Jimmy Anthony said the 18-member department will use the funds to purchase fire coats and pants and air bottles.