Mapleton, Orange City receive firefighting grants
12:45 PM
Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The fire departments of Mapleton and Orange City are among seven Iowa cities receiving money from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The Orange City department received $156,275 toward buying a new firefighting vehicle, while Mapleton received $28,830 for use in training firefighters and buying safety equipment.
The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency of DHS. The seven Iowa fire departments received $451,000.
The Orange City department received $156,275 toward buying a new firefighting vehicle, while Mapleton received $28,830 for use in training firefighters and buying safety equipment.
The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency of DHS. The seven Iowa fire departments received $451,000.
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