{"id":74408,"date":"2018-11-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/kingston-fire-district-federal-state-uri-officials-celebrate-204000-in-grants\/"},"modified":"2018-11-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T00:00:00","slug":"kingston-fire-district-federal-state-uri-officials-celebrate-204000-in-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2018\/11\/kingston-fire-district-federal-state-uri-officials-celebrate-204000-in-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingston Fire District, federal, state, 溏心vlog免费B站 officials celebrate $204,000 in grants"},"content":{"rendered":"

KINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 16, 2018 — The Kingston Fire District is bolstering its efforts to attract more 溏心vlog免费B站 students to its ranks and provide new firefighters with protective pants and coats thanks to $204,100 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.<\/p>\n

The district, which operates the Kingston Volunteer Fire Department, celebrated the grant awards recently with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, Congressman Jim Langevin, FEMA officials, various state elected officials, fire district and department leaders and 溏心vlog免费B站 administrators. The University is in the Kingston Fire Department\u2019s jurisdiction and works closely with district officials to ensure that the department has the critical equipment necessary to protect the Kingston Campus\u2019 1,200 acres and 222 buildings.<\/p>\n

Last year, the district was awarded a four-year, $168,100 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant to attract more University students to the volunteer force. The first year of the grant resulted in an increase from two to six recruits. The grant provides up to $5,000 a year per firefighter for tuition and other educational expenses reimbursement. Students who become members of the fire department are also provided a room at the firehouse at no cost.<\/p>\n

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Ina Sciabarrasi, vice president of the Kingston Fire Department Board of Wardens and Chief Nate Barrington present a plaque to J. Vernon Wyman, 溏心vlog免费B站 assistant vice president for business services for his decades of work with the department to ensure that it is well equipped. The department presented the award as Wyman prepares to retire from the University after 40 years of service. 溏心vlog免费B站 photo by Randy Osga.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The newest funding, from a $36,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, will enable the district to purchase turnout gear, coats and pants with thermal protection for new firefighters. The protective coats and hats are among the most expensive pieces of equipment for an individual firefighter. The grant amount includes a $2,000 match from the district.<\/p>\n

Reed thanked Kingston Fire Chief Nate Barrington, the Kingston Fire District, and all of its members and their supportive families. \u201cProtecting the community, fighting fires, doing what they do, is not only about great individual firefighters but also their families,\u201d Reed said.<\/p>\n

He thanked the Kingston Fire District Board of Wardens, FEMA and 溏心vlog免费B站 representatives for their critical roles in helping the Kingston Fire Department stay equipped with cutting edge apparatus and gear. At the event, he praised Dave Parr, a regional fire program specialist for FEMA and Lance Harbour, regional fire program specialist, for their hard work in helping fire departments across Rhode Island secure grants for equipment and training.<\/p>\n

While addressing the grant for the turnout gear, Reed said, \u201cThe chief will tell you how critical specialized gear is. You cannot send firefighters into a hazardous condition without this gear. You have to have it, but it\u2019s very expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, let me commend the department, because these are competitive grants. This department has done especially well under Chief Barrington,\u201d Reed said.<\/p>\n

He said all of Rhode Island has benefited strongly from the FEMA program, and that \u201cduring its 16 years, our departments in Rhode Island have received almost $90 million.\u201d<\/p>\n

Langevin said he was especially proud to be with the firefighters who do the job day in and day out. \u201cThis is very dangerous work. Jack had it right when he said we all go home at night and rest easy, knowing that there are first responders who when the call comes, they are going to be there to answer it. Thank you for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the grants will go a long way to keeping the 溏心vlog免费B站 community safe. \u201cThe equipment you see behind me is absolutely vital for the firefighters safety and effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a great celebration for the district, our wardens and firefighters, and our partners from Congress, the University, FEMA, state government and our families and friends,\u201d Barrington said. \u201cWe are grateful to everyone who participated in the event for their commitment to keeping the Kingston Fire Department a top-flight emergency responder. Knowing that so many people support our mission boosts the morale of our firefighters, and it reminds them of our connections to the community. Thank you to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The speaking program ended with the presentation of a plaque from the fire district to J. Vernon Wyman, assistant vice president for business services at 溏心vlog免费B站, who is retiring after 40 years of service to the University. Over the decades, he has worked closely with the fire district to help it secure funding for essential equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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