Two Oregon counties got some help from the government to aid firefighters.
Together, they are receiving more than $171,000 in grants.
Congressman Peter DeFazio announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided more than $9,000 to the Charleston Rural Fire Protection District in Coos Bay for new equipment for operations and safety purposes.
The City of Sutherlin in Douglas County got more than $162,000 to go towards personal protective equipment.
This is all part of FEMA's "Assistance to Firefighters Grants" program which aims to improve safety measures and assist fire prevention programs.