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Preston applies for federal grant to upgrade emergency radios; SAFER not pursued
Summary
Preston Emergency Services applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to upgrade town emergency‑response radios; officials said the department did not apply for a SAFER grant and noted town cost-share terms if pursued in future years.
Preston’s Emergency Services Advisory Committee heard on July 14 that the department has applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to upgrade the town’s emergency‑response radios.
Chief Keith Wucik told the committee that PES did not apply for a SAFER grant this cycle and that the department instead submitted an AFG application focused on radio replacement. The minutes note SAFER’s typical cost‑share progression, with the town paying 65% in a third year if that grant were used.
Committee members did not record further action on the grant application at the meeting. No timeline for award notification was provided in the minutes.
