Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Awards $130,000 in Grants to 13 Fire Departments Across the Country

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is proud to announce the local fire departments selected to receive funding through a $130,000 grant package designed to help make communities safer.

In all, 13 fire departments will be receiving a grant, ranging in size from $3,000 to nearly $21,000. From thermal imaging cameras and turnouts to rescue tools and self-contained breathing apparatus, the variety of equipment funded through these grants is as diverse as the fire departments selected for funding.  

Twenty-four departments across the country were originally nominated for grants by Fireman’s Fund employees. A group of Atlanta-area employees and independent agents then chose the grant recipients during a day-long selection process. A member of the Alpharetta (Ga.) Fire Department served as a technical advisor.

“As a company, we believe it is important to raise awareness about the significant needs of local fire departments,” said Danielle Cagan, director of the fire department grant program at Fireman’s Fund.  “These grants will help firefighters do their jobs safely and efficiently, making communities safer and help firefighters save lives.”

The grant package is part of a nationwide philanthropic program funded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.  The initiative is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments.  Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to over 1,700 different departments totaling more than $28 million. Grants are awarded two ways: (1) company employees are able to nominate a fire department for a grant, and (2) independent agencies are able to direct grants based on the growth of their business with Fireman’s Fund.

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About Fireman’s FundInsurance Company
Founded in 1863, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products backed by industry-leading claims and risk management solutions. Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high-net-worth, entertainment, and green insurance. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance, ranked 27th on Fortune’s Global 500list of the world’s largest corporations. For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.

 



Grant Recipients

Fire Department/Organization Name

Location

Grant Description

Grant

Stillwater Fire Department

Stillwater, MN

Rescue Boat Equipment

$7,636

South Norfolk County Arc (ALEC Program)

Westwood, MA

Firefighter Training

$3,000

Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Kent, TX

Skid Unit

$10,750

Chester Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

Chester, NJ

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

$12,600

West Valley City Fire Department

West Valley City, UT

Thermal Imaging Camera

$8,500

Watford City Volumteer
Fire Department

Watford City, ND

Structural Turnout Gear

$12,000

Augusta Community Volunteer Fire Department

Augusta, MO

Extrication equipment

$20,864

Joplin  Fire Department

Joplin, MO

Helmets, Griff Poles, Gloves, Hoods, Hose

$15,000

Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District

Brighton, IL

Rescue Equipment

$8,331

Marland Volunteer Fire Department

Marland, OK

Hoses and Nozzles

$7,000

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department

Ennis, TX

Thermal Imaging Camera

$9,800

Golden Valley Fire Department

Golden Valley, MN

Multi-gas Monitors and Accessories

$6,000

Village of La Grange Park Fire Department

La Grange Park, IL

Thermal Imaging Camera

$8,500

 

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