The Virginia Fire Separtment is receiving an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The $60,385 is for Operations and Safety. Virginia Fire Chief Allen Lewis tells The Northland Fire Wire that the funding is for firefighter wellness and fitness programs, which includes fitness equipment and a formal fitness and injury prevention program. A certified Peer Fitness Program class is also part of the grant funding.
Virginia FD receives AFG funding
June 29, 2017 By