Hanover Fire Department Awarded $15,000 through the 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant

The Hanover Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $15,000 through the Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant.  The objective of the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant is to provide eligible fire departments funding that will improve firefighter safety.  Approximately five million dollars was awarded to fire departments across the Commonwealth based on population.  The Hanover Fire Department received maximum funding available based on the Town’s population.

Funds from this Grant Award will be used to purchase firefighter turnout gear, replacing gear that no longer meets applicable standards. 

The department has prioritized identifying and pursuing available grant funding whenever possible in an effort to obtain crucial resources that improve firefighter safety and enhance overall operations without impacting taxpayers in the community.  The Hanover Fire Department has been awarded nearly three million dollars in the past ten years through federal, state, and private grants.