Fire Rescue News - Nine fire companies receive federal grants

Nine fire companies in southern New Jersey will get $567,192 from the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, officials said Thursday.

“It was great to get a call from” U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd, said Robert Myers Jr., Chief of the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company in Cape May County. “This really helps out a lot with our little community.” The Goshen fire company in Middle Township will receive $32,300 to install an exhuast system for their station.

Other fire companies receiving grants include:

$102,600 to the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company in Galloway Township

$82,412 to the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company in Egg Harbor Township

$82,412 to the Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department

$55,271 to the Port Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company in Maurice River Township

$49,852 to the Elwood Volunteer Fire Department in Mullica Township