[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 18, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, this week, I was pleased to 
announce the city of Buffalo Fire Department has been awarded a Federal 
grant of more than $8.9 million by the Department of Homeland 
Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program. 
With this critical support, the Buffalo Fire Department will be able to 
hire 50 additional firefighters.
  The purpose of this grant is to make certain that local fire 
departments are able to respond quickly to emergencies and at all 
hours.
  Buffalo is home to an incredible team of firefighters who work to 
protect our community from fires and other emergencies. Just 1 month 
ago, the department received a separate grant of $322,000 for equipment 
and training. This Federal grant funding will go a long way in 
strengthening the city's fire department and adding more dedicated 
personnel who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.

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