The City of Danville has been awarded a 22 thousand dollar Assistance to Firefighters Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mayor Rickey Williams told the Public Works committee that the funds will be used to equip and train six new firefighters being added to the Danville department. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott says it will mean each day an additional two firefighters will be in service to the community.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced the grant. Kelly’s congressional district has included Danville since January.
