The city’s Fire Department has obtained $46,364 in federal funding to purchase three gear washers and three gear dryers — one for each of the department’s fire stations. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. Fire Chief Dale C. Herman said the new equipment will help the department provide clean and safe turnout gear and reduce the prevalence of cancer in firefighters. The city applied for the funding earlier this year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis to the applicants that most closely address the program’s priorities and demonstrate financial need, according to a news release.