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Hawaii gets $6.8 million DOT grant for airport fire facility

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WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) today announced a $6,867,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant to build a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility at the Moloka'i Airport in Kaunakakai.

According to state airport officials, the current facility is aging and stands in violation of a number of federal safety guidelines, including its location.

The new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility will be built in a safer, more open area next to the airport's air traffic control tower.

Once completed, the Moloka'i Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility will feature a two-fire truck garage with ample room for the storage of necessary fire and rescue equipment.

It will also house a bunk room, kitchen, showers and fitness area with the intent of the having the facility staffed 24 hours a day.

The building will also be fitted with an emergency back-up generator.

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