The Beverly, Danvers and Peabody fire departments were among those on the North Shore that will benefit from $1.6 million in federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants, according to U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton.
Moulton announced $1.6 million in FEMA grants will be awarded as part of the AFG program designed to help firefighters and first responders obtain needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources.
Among the awards were $708,818 awarded to the Lynnfield Fire Department for training that will also benefit Danvers, Middleton, North Reading and Peabody.
The Beverly Fire Department will also receive $102,973 for firefighter bailout kits and training.
Additional grant recipients may be announced later this summer.