Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Brittons Neck Gresham Volunteer Fire Department will receive an $85,250 grant and $69,750 loan for the purchase of a new pumper fire truck. “Firefighters risk their lives to protect others, and they deserve the best equipment available,” said Graham. “Firefighters are some of the heroes in our midst.” The grant and loan have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ####