More area departments receive AFG funding

September 8 – The Proctor Fire Department has been notified that it is receiving an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant is in the amount of $155,528.57 for Operations and Safety. In addition, the Cloquet Area Fire District is receiving a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. This grant, which is also part of the AFG Program, is $18,826.29.