Aguilar’s top priorities in Congress is to secure critical federal funds to help the Inland Empire community access the resources it needs to invest in local law enforcement and first responders, education, research, transportation and infrastructure, regional recovery efforts and more. The Congressman’s workshop brought together local fire department representatives and FEMA staff members to talk openly about federal grant assistance. Aguilar’s FEMA-AFG Workshop for San Bernardino County fire departments in January 2016. The Colton Fire Department participated in Rep. Aguilar to secure the support we need to serve Inland Empire families.” He continued, “We’re grateful for the federal assistance for our community and hope to continue working with Rep.
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This equipment will keep our men and women safe in the line of duty,” said Colton Fire Department Battalion Chief Con Cendejas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.12.010, 2.12.020, 2.12.030, AND 2.12. “This grant will be put to good use by replacing our current Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses that have reached their maximum life expectancy. He added, “Bringing home federal funds to support our region is a significant part of my job and I’ll keep fighting to ensure we have access to the resources we need.” I’m glad to see federal dollars come back to the Inland Empire to support our first responders and provide them with the tools they need to protect San Bernardino County residents,” said Rep. “Our region knows all too well the importance of emergency preparedness. The AFG Program helps first responder agencies across the nation access the necessary training and equipment to prepare for and respond to fires and extraordinary emergencies. Pete Aguilar announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Colton Fire Department $276,515 in the form of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).
Fire officials said 90 percent of the man's home was destroyed in the blaze.Aguilar Announces Over $275,000 For Colton Fire Department Emergency Preparedness However, the victim's pit bull did not survive the fire.
A police officer was able to unlock the gate and help the man onto the outside curb. He said the man found a pair of bolt cutters in order to cut the gate open, but he collapsed. "He was trying to get a ladder so he could climb over his fence because he had a chain locked," Brecht described. Neighbor Paul Brecht, who dialed 911, saw the homeowner trapped behind a locked fence. "Unfortunately, that's possibly the cause of the explosion." "Our preliminary reports from police officers are stating that the homeowner was purging his gas lines and then decided to light a cigarette at that time," Colton Fire Department Capt. (KABC) - A Colton man suffered severe third-degree burns on 50 to 85 percent of his body after his home exploded in a fireball due to a mistake, officials said.įirefighters and first responders said when they arrived on scene Thursday night, they saw flames erupting from every window and door of the house, which is located on the 800 block of Rancho Avenue. A Colton man suffered severe third-degree burns on 50 to 85 percent of his body after his Colton home exploded in a fireball due to a mistake.ĬOLTON, Calif.
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