Shrewsbury Fire Department Awarded $25K For New Gear

SHREWSBURY, MA — The Shrewsbury Fire Department is among hundreds of departments in the state that were awarded funding to purchase new safety equipment.

Shrewsbury was awarded a $25,000 grant to purchase equipment, including protective gear and other tools, to keep firefighters safe on the job, and to strengthen public safety and protect first responders. The grant was part of $5 million in grant funding to fire departments across the state, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Wednesday.

The Shrewsbury Fire Department said it will use this funding to buy new turnout gear, which is specialized equipment firefighters wear to shield themselves from extreme heat, flames and environmental hazards.

Shrewsbury Fire said this new gear will ensure that its firefighters are properly protected when responding to emergencies.

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The funding comes from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services' Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of around 100 different types of equipment. Fire departments in Massachusetts are invited to apply for the program and receive reimbursement for items such as hoses, turnout gear, and ballistic protective equipment.

“Massachusetts firefighters answer the call in every corner of our state and our job is to make sure they have what they need to do it safely,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We're investing in the equipment that protects them on the front lines and strengthening departments in more than 300 communities so they can continue protecting all of us.”

A complete list of towns who receieved awards is here.

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