Politics & Government
Sen. Lewis & Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce $12,300 Grant to Purchase Safety Equipment for Melrose Fire Dept
The Massachusetts Legislature funds the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to protect their local firefighters across the state.
BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian are pleased to announce that the Melrose Fire Department is receiving a $12,376 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to utilize this program to purchase a wide variety of eligible equipment, including thermal and ballistic protective clothing; thermal imaging cameras; hand tools and extrication equipment; hoses and nozzles; communications gear, hazardous gas meters, and much more.
“Our brave firefighters risk health hazards posed by smoke and other fire byproducts to protect our lives and property,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “We owe it to them to ensure that they have all necessary safety equipment, and this grant will help do so.”
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“Firefighters keep our communities safe and secure,” said Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “They risk their lives to help others. It is essential that we equip them with the resources that protect them while they carry out their work. That’s why I’ve supported statewide investment in the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program and why I’m pleased to see the Melrose Fire Department receive state funding to invest in equipment that safeguards these brave men and women.”
“Making sure that our firefighters have the life safety equipment they need to do their jobs makes all of us safer,” said Melrose Mayor Jen Grigoraitis. “Melrose is grateful to Senator Lewis and Representative Lipper-Garabedian for securing state funding to support these important public safety purchases.”
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“The Melrose Fire Department is excited to be awarded this grant,” said Melrose Fire Chief John J. White. “The funding will help us continue to keep the community and firefighters safe. Thank you to Senator Lewis and Representative Lipper-Garabedian for your help in securing this award, and I appreciate your constant support of our department.”
The Firefighter Safety Grant Program is funded by the Massachusetts Legislature.
