The Medford Lakes Fire Department will receive $102,858 in a federal grant to purchase new breathing apparatus for firefighters.

The Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG), administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Management Agency (FEMA), was announced by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker.

“Firefighters are on the front-line, protecting New Jersey residents every day,” Menendez said. “These funds will help ensure that our brave individuals in Medford Lakes are properly equipped to protect themselves, so they can save lives and keep the community safe.”

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