Oceanville Fire Company No. 1 will receive a federal Assistance to Firefighter grant (AFG) in the amount of $19,715 to improve safety and operations, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker said on Wednesday.

“These grants will help ensure our first responders have the tools they need to protect their residents and communities,” Menendez said. “We must do everything we can to allow our fire departments to operate more efficiently and ensure our firefighters are properly equipped to protect themselves and keep residents safe.”

The AFG program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Green Creek Volunteer Fire Company also received a grant through the program, in the amount of $52,096.

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