| FRANKLIN, Mass. — The Franklin Fire Department is pleased to announce it has been awarded $21,649.08 through the Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Department of Fire Services (DFS).
This funding is part of a statewide initiative by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, which awarded a total of $5 million to 307 fire departments across Massachusetts to support the purchase of critical safety equipment.
The Franklin Fire Department will use the funds to purchase gas- or battery-powered scene lighting and structural firefighting gear to enhance on-scene visibility, improve safety and strengthen operational readiness.
"We're grateful to EOPSS and DFS for their continued support," said Fire Chief Chuck Allen. "This funding helps ensure our personnel have the equipment they need to operate safely and effectively." | 
