Posts Tagged ‘local fire departments’
Local Fire Departments Awarded Life-Saving Rescue Resources to Help Defend Against聽Grain聽Bin Accidents
The Harrington Fire Company and Hockessin Fire Company are two of more than 332 rural fire departments to receive a grain rescue tube and a training through Nationwide鈥檚 Grain Bin Safety advocacy campaign. On July 28th and 29th, local first responders with Hockessin and Harrington Fire Companies were awarded the specialized training. Hockessin received…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Carper Applaud Senate Passage of Fire Grants and Safety Act to Help聽Delaware聽Fire Departments Access Funding
Senator Chris Coons applauds the Senate鈥檚 passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which will help local fire departments access funding for training, personnel, and equipment. Several of the grant programs funded in the bill are particularly important to small and volunteer fire departments. Senator Coons says local departments in Delaware and across the country are struggling to meet…
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