The Fall River Fire Department has been awarded more than $2 million in federal funds.

Congressmen Bill Keating and Joe Kennedy III announced on Tuesday that the funds were being awarded through a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.

“This grant will allow Fall River to hire firefighters necessary to keep the Department efficiently and effectively operating, keeping both communities and our firefighters safe.” said Congressman Keating.

Congressman Kennedy said the grant will help to ensure the safety of Fall River residents and firefighters.

“This hard-fought SAFER grant will give Fall River firefighters the resources needed to keep our community safe, ensuring they have the equipment, staffing and funding their jobs require,” said Congressman Kennedy.

Both Congressman also thanked Jay Burns, president of IAFF L-1314, Fire Chief Robert J. Viveiros, and Mayor Sam Sutter for their help in securing the grant.

Congressman Keating said the award was for $2,060,920 which was the full federal share requested.

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