Shea-Porter Announces $265,000 for Derry Fire Department

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that the Derry Fire Department will receive $265,050 to install sprinkler systems in three of the city’s fire stations.  This grant is provided by the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.  

“It is unacceptable that these fire stations currently lack adequate sprinkler systems,” said Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter.  “I am pleased that these funds will enable the Derry Fire Department to install these sprinklers.”