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Volunteer firefighters in Danbury, Wash., get federal funds

By John Pirro
The News-Times

DANBURY, Wash. — Firefighters with two area volunteer departments will be able to breathe easier soon thanks to a healthy dose of federal dollars.

The Germantown Volunteer Fire Department in Danbury is the recipient of a $38,000 grant for an exhaust recovery system that will remove dangerous diesel emissions from the fire station on Germantown Road.

Volunteers in Washington, Conn., will get new self-contained breathing apparatus to replace the second-hand air packs they’ve been using for seven years.

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