Due to the large number of applicants in the program’s first year, the 2020 grant beneficiaries are departments that had previously applied to the program and still demonstrated financial need. As a result,
The 2020 grants were awarded to the following departments based on need for equipment to protect the life and property of citizens or firefighters:
Visalia Fire Department for a long-running, battery-powered Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan and an extra batteryStockton Fire Foundation for particulate barrier hoodsNorthshore Fire Protection District for Jaws of LifeRussian River Fire Protection District for portable radiosKing City Fire Department for wildland gear/turnouts (personal protective equipment, or PPE)Bakersfield Fire Department for a utility terrain vehicle, also known as a side-by-sideSelma Fire Department for turnouts
“Part of our focus day in and day out is to ensure we have a safe and reliable water supply for firefighters to protect our communities in an emergency, and by supporting those who risk their own lives to protect ours through this grant program, we can further live our purpose to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve,” said
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