AVON — Interim Chief Kevin Partridge is pleased to report that Avon Fire Department received a $5,198.68 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
The Avon Fire Department will use the funding to purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC).
Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. Eligible items include hoses and nozzles, turnout gear, ballistic protective equipment, gear washers and dryers, thermal imaging cameras, hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, and more. In many cases, the purchase of this equipment will help departments attain compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration or National Fire Protection Association safety standards. This is the fourth year that funding has been awarded through the program.
“Words cannot express our gratitude for the grant we’ve received.” Interim Chief Partridge said. “With this support, we can further our mission to protect and serve our community. Your generosity will directly impact our ability to respond effectively to emergencies, and we are truly thankful for your commitment to our cause.”
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