Fireman's Fund Announces Winners of $300,000 Grant Package

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NOVATO, California

Aug. 30, 2010

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company is proud to announce the local fire departments selected to receive funding through a $300,000 grant package designed to help make communities safer. 

In all, 20 fire departments will be receiving a grant, ranging in size from $3,600 to nearly $44,000. From thermal imaging cameras and turnouts to extrication gear and community education tools, the variety of equipment funded through these grants is as diverse as the fire departments selected for funding. 

Thirty-four departments across the country were originally nominated for grants by local Fireman's Fund employees. A group of Chicago-based employees and independent agents then chose the 20 grant winners during a day-long selection process. Two members of the Chicago Fire Department served as technical advisers.

"As a company, we believe it is important to raise awareness of the needs of local fire departments," said Mike LaRocco, president and CEO of Fireman's Fund.  "Supporting the fire service means rescuers will be better protected and our communities will be safer. That's our ultimate goal with this program – saving 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 1,500 different departments totaling more than $26 million. Grants are awarded two ways: 1.) every employee is 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 Fund Insurance Co.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurancecompany providing personal and commercial insurance products nationwide. It israted 'AA-' by Standard & Poor's Rating Services as of March 31, 2010. Fireman'sFund is a member of the Allianz Group, the world's largest provider of propertyand casualty insurance. For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.

Grant Winners

Windsor, CA
Windsor Fire Protection District
Personal protective equipment
$7,000

Placer County, CA
Placer County Fire Department
Thermal imaging camera
$10,706

Islamorada, FL
Islamorada Fire Rescue
Thermal imaging cameras
$9,800

Oakmont, PA
Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department
Personal protective equipment
$5,110

Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake Fire Department
Confined space rescue gear and training
$10,394

Cottage Grove, MN
City of Cottage Grove Fire Department
Foam Pro and gas detectors
$6,250

Morgan, TX
Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Thermal imager, nozzles and other equipment
$42,512

Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson Fire Department
Extrication equipment
$15,724

New Harmony, UT
New Harmony Valley Fire District
Thermal imaging camera and lighting
$10,260

Oldsmar, FL
East Lake CERT
Communications equipment
$3,600

Prospect Heights, IL
Prospect Heights Fire Protection District
Rescue boat
$27,130

Novato, CA
Novato Fire Protection District
Personal protective equipment
$10,750

Wright City, MO
Wright City Fire Protection District
Communications equipment
$8,000

Muir Beach, CA
Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Brush truck
$43,915

Albany, IL
Albany Fire Protection District
Water rescue equip and extrication equip
$29,222

Van Buren, MO
Van Buren Volunteer Fire Dept
SCBA air compressor, turnout gear
$22,500

Suches, GA
Fannin County Fire & Rescue Station #9
AEDs, generator, computer, radio, ATV
$3,550

Redding, CA
City of Redding Fire Department
Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers
$10,788

Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park Fire Department
Trailer for community education
$5,660

Washington, DC
District of Columbia Fire & EMS Dept Foundation
Community education
$16,000


Author:Fireman's Fund Insurance Press Release