PFFNH to Announce Endorsement for Re-Election of State Senator Betsi DeVries

Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire to Announce Endorsement for Re-Election of State Senator Betsi DeVries

Manchester’s first female firefighter has never stopped fighting for her district

MANCHESTER -- Tomorrow, Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire (PFFNH) President Dave Lang, alongside the International Association of Firefighers (IAFF) Local 856 Manchester Professional Firefighters Association, will announce support for the re-election of State Senator Betsi DeVries for District 18, Wards 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Litchfield at an event set for 12:30 pm at Station 8, located at 280 E Industrial Park Drive in Manchester.

In a statement Tuesday, PFFNH President Dave Lang said, “We’re proud to support Senator Betsi DeVries for re-election. She’ll continue fighting for tax relief, a strong economy, jobs, and protecting and keeping families safe.” Lang continued, saying, “Betsi lead New Hampshire to becoming the safest state in the nation for the 3^rd year running. She’s a fighter and knows what’s right for working families.” Betsi Devries was the city of Manchester’s first female firefighter and has dedicated her life to public service.

The Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire is comprised of 42 local unions of the International Association of Firefighters, all across the Granite State, representing 2000 active and retired firefighters and paramedics.



Shea-Porter Announces $475,000 for Hampstead Fire Rescue

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that Hampstead Fire Rescue will receive $475,000 to purchase a new fire rescue vehicle.  The vehicle, called a quintuple combination pumper, or “quint,” is a fire service vehicle that serves the dual purpose of an engine and a ladder truck.  This grant is provided by the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

“Hampstead Fire Rescue will be able to perform their jobs more efficiently with this new vehicle,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “New Hampshire has the best first responders in the country and I am pleased they will receive this support.”

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.”



Shea-Porter Announces More Than $90,000 for Chester Fire Department

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that the Chester Fire Department will receive $92,074 to replace and/or upgrade the Department’s "air-packs.” Air packs are breathing apparatuses used by firefighters during a fire rescue.  This grant is through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.  

“These funds will help keep our first responders safe,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “I am very pleased that the Chester firefighters will benefit from this grant.”

Shea-Porter Announces More Than $250,000 for First District Fire Departments

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that the New Hampton Fire Department will receive $188,794 and the New Durham Fire Department will receive $64,600 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. These grants are provided by the Department of Homeland Security to improve safety for firefighters and to update facilities and resources.

Breakdown of funding is as follows:

-New Hampton Fire Department: $188,794 for training and for protective equipment for firefighters

-New Durham Fire Department: $64,600 for a light tower for  a rescue vehicle, a power stretcher for an ambulance, and an exhaust evacuation system for the station