BOSTON (February 5, 2025) —State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian are pleased to announce that the Malden Fire Department will be receiving a $35,000 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to utilize this program to purchase a wide variety of eligible equipment, including thermal and ballistic protective clothing, thermal imaging cameras, assorted hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, and much more.
“Our brave firefighters risk health hazards posed by smoke and other fire byproducts to protect our lives and property,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “We owe it to them to ensure that they have all necessary safety equipment, and this grant will help do so.”
“Congratulations to the Malden Fire Department for being awarded a state grant to purchase new safety equipment,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “This funding will ensure our first responders have the best tools to protect themselves and our community. Thank you to all of our brave firefighters for their commitment to keeping Malden safe.”
“This investment will provide our firefighters with the tools they need to respond to emergencies with greater protection and efficiency,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino. “This funding is a vital step in ensuring the safety and well-being of both our first responders and the community they serve.”
“I am pleased to see both Malden and Wakefield Fire Departments receive this competitive state grant for safety gear,” said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “This grant funding will enable fire departments to purchase a variety of equipment that will make firefighters’ jobs safer through things such as protective gear, radios, and rescue equipment. This program serves as a comprehensive approach to mitigating modern firefighter health and safety risks.”
“With this grant we will be able to outfit our Malden Firefighters with bail out bags and belts. These bail out bags and belts will help firefighters escape an unforeseen catastrophe on an upper floor of any building. They basically give firefighters an emergency exit out a window on upper floors. They will be a valuable addition,” said Malden Fire Chief Stephen J. Froio. “Other purchases include chainsaws for ventilation and scene lighting for night operations. All of this equipment will be valuable for firefighter safety in many incidents. Again, thank you for the grant funding, without it we would not be able to purchase this life saving equipment.”
The Firefighter Safety Grant Program is funded by the Massachusetts Legislature.
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Press Contact:
Hannah Li
Office of State Representative Steve Ultrino
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