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Huge fire grant may trim insurance rates in Maine town


By Keith Edwards
Kennebec (Maine) Journal

PITTSTON, Maine - Fire Chief Jason Farris believes the planned purchase of a new fire truck primarily with federal grant funds, combined with other planned improvements, will bring lower insurance rates for local residents and businesses.

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $190,000 grant to the Pittston Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Farris said the department plans to purchase a new, $200,000 tanker and pumper truck with the grant and $10,000 in town funds to replace the 20-year-old homemade tanker the department uses now to shuttle water to fires.

Full Story: http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/4276643.html








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