November 11th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 18 counties across the state. The funding helps volunteer fire companies enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. Volunteer fire departments from 18 counties applied for funding assistance to help pay for $400,000 worth of projects. The Maryland Forest Service awarded $57,000 to 19 different volunteer fire companies in Allegany and Garrett Counties for their projects.