"U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon announced a $500,000 federal allocation for firefighters in Berkeley and several nearby communities to train together. Firefighters from Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington, and Richmond have formed a consortium to share facilities and enhance training efforts."
"Berkeley Fire Department Chief David Sprague stated that officials hope to use the funding for a facility to simulate structure fires, although the specifics of the project are still under consideration."
"Simon acknowledged that the $500,000 received was just a drop in the bucket compared to the $3 million originally requested, but emphasized the importance of bringing resources back to public safety."
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon announced a $500,000 federal funding allocation for fire training in Berkeley and nearby communities. The funding aims to support a facility for simulating structure fires. Firefighters from multiple East Bay cities have formed a consortium to train together. The funds are part of an $11.2 million allocation for various projects in Simon's district. Although the funding is less than the requested $3 million, Simon emphasized the importance of collaboration in securing resources for public safety.
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