Funding Renewed For Shrewsbury Fire Safety Programs

SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury will get a new round of funding this year for two key fire safety programs aimed at students and senior citizens. Shrewsbury will get $5,481 for the student program, and $2,477 for the senior education program.

Here's more from a state Rep. Hannah Kane and state Sen. Michael Moore news release:

Former Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy have announced the FY23 grant funds for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) and Senior SAFE Programs have been awarded to 266 fire departments across Massachusetts. These programs promote fire and life safety education for children and older adults who are most vulnerable to burns, injury, and death from fire and related hazards.

“Funding programs that keep the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable safe during emergencies is one of the best investments we can make,” state Sen. Michael Moore said in a news release. “I’m pleased to hear that SAFE programs have received funding in every town in my district. I’d like to thank my colleagues for their diligent work in funding important programs like this, as well as the fire departments across the Commonwealth for their work keeping their communities safe.”

“Congratulations to the Shrewsbury and Westborough Fire Departments,” state Rep. Hannah Kane said in a news release. “These important grant programs enable local fire education for children and older adults and will help to keep our communities safe. I am grateful to our local first responders for their selfless work and know how helpful these education programs are to Shrewsbury and Westborough residents.”