Congressman Pallone Helps Secure Federal Funding for Monmouth Beach Fire Department to Replace Fire Hose

Monmouth Beach, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he has helped secure $55,581 in federal funding for the Borough of Monmouth Beach. The funding was made possible through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) Program and will be used by the Borough to replace more than 5,000 feet of fire hose.

“I am pleased that Monmouth Beach was awarded a grant for fire hose replacement,” said Congressman Pallone.  “The safety of our residents when faced with emergencies is inextricably connected to the tools our first responders have available to address them. I’m proud of my work to help secure federal funding for Monmouth Beach and many other fire departments across New Jersey and will continue fighting for these resources.” 

“I want to thank Congressman Pallone for his assistance in obtaining this crucial grant for the Monmouth Beach Fire Department,” said Monmouth Beach Mayor David Stickle. “This critical funding will help us replace all the fire hoses on our two trucks to ensure our brave firefighters have the necessary equipment to save lives,” said Monmouth Beach Mayor David F. Stickle.  

“We’re happy to receive FEMA funding that allows for the replacement of more than 5,000 feet of fire hose. By replacing our deteriorating equipment with a high-quality fire hose product, we will effectively save the lives of residents who face fire emergencies,” said Monmouth Beach Fire Chief Timothy P. Griffin. “We thank Congressman Pallone for his support.”

The AFG program is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security and is part of a coordinated effort to improve the nation’s ability to respond to emergency situations. AFG awards grants directly to fire departments and Emergency Medical Services organizations (EMS) that are unaffiliated with a hospital to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first responder personnel. Since its implementation in 2001, the AFG program has provided approximately $8.4 billion to fire departments and EMS organizations across the country.