Vermilion Lake FD to receive AFG funding

August 17 – The Vermilion Lake Township Fire Department got some very good news last week. The department was notified that it will be receiving an Assistance to Firefighters’ Grant (AFG). The grant, in the amount of $73,333.33, is for Operations and Safety. A fire department official told The Northland Fire Wire that the department is very pleased to be receiving the much needed funding, which will be used for the purchase of SCBA’s and turnout gear. The Vermilion Lake Township Fire Department serves part of the Lake Vermilion area near Tower. The AFG funding is provided by the US Department of Homeland Security.