Once again HPCC held it’s annual Firehouse Sale, and once again that sale provided needed funding for the fire department. The $6,000 cash influx will pay for two more sorely needed sets of turnouts (protective apparel) for safely fighting structure and vehicle fires.
Fire Commissioner Arlen Aleckson sought out and secured a grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services recently. The $2,500 award will be used to purchase our own Thermal Imaging Camera. The TIC is a type of camera that converts infrared radiation into visible light, allowing firefighters to find heat sources through thick smoke and inside of walls. It is especially helpful in finding hot spots after chimney fires.
These are in addition to a Legends Casino grant received earlier in the year. Their $3,000 grant went to buy one complete set of turnouts.
A big thank you to Arlen, NWFCS, HPCC, and Legends Casino!