Paramus Fire Department Awarded $363K Through Federal Grant

PARAMUS, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced this year’s round of federal investment that Fifth District first responders have received through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and the Paramus department is among four in Bergen County going to see funds.

New federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) recipients for this year include the Oradell Fire Department, the Ramsey Fire Department, the Old Tappan Fire Department, and the Paramus Fire Department. Those departments are among those in North Jersey which will receive over $575,000 total in federal investment.

The AFG program helps firehouses across the country to upgrade or purchase new equipment, vehicles, workplace training, and other fire prevention activities.

For Paramus, that means a grant of $363,000 for 80 radios, according to Gottheimer's Office.

"North Jersey’s firefighters have our backs every day, running into fires and saving lives," said Gottheimer.

"The Assistance to Firefighters Grant is a great opportunity to claw more of the federal tax dollars that we send to Washington back to Jersey, so our first responders have the tools they need to stay safe and keep our communities safe."

Three other communities received grants as well. They are:

• Oradell Fire Department: $31,000 for fire attack and supply hoses and nozzles
• Ramsey Fire Department: $41,000 washer extractors and dryers to decontaminate firefighters’ gear and help prevent cancer
• Old Tappan Fire Department: $139,000 for more than 25 portable radios