A fire department in New Milford was one of several departments to receive grants Friday through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Water Witch Hose Company #2 received $45,455 for an air refill compressor system.
Fairfield, Ledyard, Gales Ferry and West Hartford also received grants, totaling nearly $940,000 in federal funding to the state.
The announcement was made by most of Connecticut’s federal delegation.
“Day in and day out, firefighters selflessly and heroically put their lives on the line in order to save others. First responders must have access to the best equipment and training necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively,” the delegation said in a press release. “These federal dollars will go a long way in ensuring fire departments in Fairfield, Ledyard, New Milford, and West Hartford can continue to do what they do best—save lives and protect our communities.”