Each year local fire departments apply for grants from the federal government, often in conjunction with other fire departments. This year, Gorham, along with Buxton, Standish and Windham, has been awarded almost $800,000 in grants for joint projects.

The following amounts were awarded:

• $94,000 will go to installing sprinklers into the West Gorham Fire Station.

• $304,780 will go to Gorham, Buxton and Standish to replace a large diameter hose that goes from a fire truck to a hydrant, along with various fittings and equipment for the hose.

• $454,254 will go to Gorham, Buxton, Standish and Windham to upgrade the radios on fire trucks and to upgrade portable radios carried by firefighters.