Cong Hayes and Mayor Sanchez Announce More Than $290,000 in FEMA Funding for New Britain Firefighter Training

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and New Britain Fire Chief Raul Ortiz have announced that New Britain is receiving than $290,000 in FEMA funding for specialized firefighter training.

Mayor Sanchez’s office says that, “The funding will be used to expand training opportunities for New Britain firefighters, including a technical rescue awareness course and confined space training. This investment will strengthen the Fire Department’s emergency response capabilities and better prepare firefighters to handle complex and dangerous situations.”