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Mason City fire department receives grant to hire three full time firefighters

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MASON CITY – The Mason City fire department announced it has received a grant to hire three full time firefighters.

The Mason City Fire Department is pleased to announce funding has been awarded through theDepartment of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) program. The department will receive a total of $399,921 for the hiring of three full time firefighter positions.

The SAFER program is designed to strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to fire and fire related hazards and improve the nation’s overall level of preparedness by supporting the hiring of firefightersand the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. With this grant award, the Mason City Fire Department will more effectively and safely respond to emergencies with improved staffing and deployment capabilities for the city and surrounding area.

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