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During the pandemic, Baltimore City firefighters felt the strain of this more than ever.
Now the mayor’s office is hoping to ease that strain.
“We approved $10 million of ARPA investments slated for the city fire department, its apparatus, and facilities," says Mayor Brandon Scott.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Fire Chief James Wallace made the announcement on Wednesday.
“Putting this money to use for what it was intended to as we’re coming out of the pandemic to make sure that our cities are safer and healthier and this is a direct use of that," says Mayor Scott.
The $10 million will be divided into three parts.