联邦政府将应急响应赠款增加了22%,增加了对消防部门的资助,特别是在农村和服务不足的地区。 The federal government increased emergency response grants by 22%, boosting funding for fire departments, especially in rural and underserved areas.

联邦政府宣布修订资金协议后, 全国各地的消防队长们今天表示了宽慰, Fire chiefs across the country expressed relief today after the federal government announced a revised funding settlement that increases emergency response grants by 22% compared to previous allocations, with additional support targeted at rural and underserved communities. 更新后的计划是更广泛的基础设施举措的一部分,旨在改善消防部门的设备、人员配置和培训。 The updated plan, part of a broader infrastructure initiative, aims to improve equipment, staffing, and training for fire departments. 官员说,增加预算解决了长期的预算短缺问题,加强了对野火和城市紧急情况的准备。 Officials say the increase addresses long-standing budget shortfalls and enhances preparedness for wildfires and urban emergencies.