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Preston emergency services applies for Assistance to Firefighters Grant to upgrade radios
Summary
Deputy Chief Ron York told the Preston Emergency Services Advisory Committee on Jan. 13 that PES applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace or upgrade the town's emergency response radios; no award amount or timeline was specified.
Jan. 13, 2025 — The Preston Emergency Services Advisory Committee heard that Preston Emergency Services has applied for a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to upgrade the town's emergency response radios.
Deputy Chief Ron York reported the application during the committee's regular meeting, saying PES pursued the AFG to modernize radio equipment used by local Police, Fire and EMS units. The committee did not discuss an award amount, application deadline, or implementation timeline at the meeting.
The AFG program is a federal grant designed to help local fire departments and related emergency services buy equipment and improve communications. Committee members did not take a formal vote on the application during the meeting; updates on the grant's status are expected at a future meeting if PES receives further information.
The committee's next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025, when members indicated they would include a grants update on the agenda.
