Local fire department to get $73,696 grant
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical is to receive one of 145 grants being issued to fire departments by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Lawrence department is slated to receive $73,696 for operations and safety through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The money can be used to pay for training, first responder health and safety programs, equipment and response vehicles.
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