HAZLETON U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, announced that one local fire department will receive more than $617,000 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1 in Carbon County will receive $617,500. The money will be used to buy a new ladder truck.