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Westport Fire Awarded $94,952 FEMA Grant for Swiftwater Rescue Training
September 25, 2025 | CONNECTICUT
Courtesy of Town of Westport Fire Department,
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Photo by Town of Westport Fire Department.
Photo by Town of Westport Fire Department.
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Westport, Conn. — September 25 —Through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, the Town of Westport Fire Department has been granted a federal grant of $94,952 to enhance its water rescue capabilities. Department officials say the funding will help train swift water rescue technicians in moving water conditions through practical, scenario-based training. Preparing firefighters to conduct rescues during floods, coastal incidents, and other water emergencies is the goal of the training.
Courtesy of Town of Westport Fire Department
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