Roberts secures grants for KCKFD
By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Kansan - May 12, 2010

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) secured over $297,000 in grants for the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department.

Roberts announced this morning that the KCKFD will receive $297,993 in grants for use in fire operations and safety.

"I am pleased to announce these funds, which are vital to improve firefighting efforts and first responder needs in Kansas communities," Roberts said. It's imperative to support our local fire departments."

The grants were funded through the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, which is under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.