20 Years Ago Today from the files of The Frederick News-Post
 
By FCVFRA
April 18, 2025
 

Monday April 18, 2005

Vigilant Hose Co. received a Homeland Security grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The company will get $184,619, said spokesman Tim Clarke. The grant will be used to buy personal protective firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatuses, personal face masks and gear cleaning equipment. Firefighters will also install a vehicle exhaust extrication system.