Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced a $56,160 federal grant to the Seguin Fire Department.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration, awarded the funds under the Fiscal Year 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

"Congratulations to the Seguin Fire Department on this hard-earned grant," said Congressman Cuellar.  "These funds will help Seguin firefighters to protect the public more effectively and in greater safety than ever before."

Seguin Fire Chief Roger Mycue said that the funds will be used to replace a dozen aging breathing apparatuses used to breathe safely while fighting fires.

"We're bringing us into compliance with the federal guidelines and state guidelines," Fire Chief Mycue said.  "This will greatly enhance the safety of our firefighters."

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants program provides one-year grants directly to fire departments to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve firefighting services.

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