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RWA Awards $17K in Grants to Emergency Service Agencies In Observance of National First Responders Day
Recipients include 17 fire departments, ambulance companies, and emergency service providers, including the North Branford Fire Department.
NORTH BRANFORD, CT —In recognition of National First Responders Day, the Regional Water Authority is announcing approximately $17,000 in grants to fire departments, ambulance companies, and emergency service organizations across its territory.
The North Branford Fire Department is among them.
The RWA is providing the funding through its Emergency Responder Grant Program, which it launched in 2024 to support volunteer and professional first responders serving local communities. The grants will help these agencies purchase critical equipment, training tools, and other resources that strengthen emergency preparedness and improve public safety.
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