February 4, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2005-07) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-5806/Fax: (251) 208-5813 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org 2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS WORKSHOP An important opportunity for Professional and Volunteer Fire Departments will be held at the Mobile Convention Center on February 9, 2005. A representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 4 office will present information on the 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The application period is scheduled for March 7 to April 8, 2005. This free workshop will be held at the Convention Center located at 1 South Water Street, Room 204 B and begins at 9:00 a.m. The grant for 2005 will also include EMS organizations that are not affiliated with a fire department. For more information or to register you may call the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, the host for this event, at 251-208-7356 or check the web site at www.firegrantsupport.com from the Office of Domestic Preparedness. ###