The Chatham Community Fire Protection District will receive a $15,000 grant from Energy Transfer. This funding will be used to purchase gas meters and thermal imaging cameras, enhancing the district’s capabilities.
The grant is part of Energy Transfer’s First Responder Fund, which provides financial support to local fire departments, police departments, and EMS.
The program aims to address the needs of these organizations by providing funding for:
- Firefighter, emergency responder equipment
- Modifications to stations and facilities
- Training including:
- First responder/emergency medical responder training
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)-Incident Command (ICS)
- Utility protection
- Vehicle rescue
- Hazardous materials (hazmat)
- Firefighter personal equipment including:
- Boots, pants, coats, gloves, hoods, goggles, helmets, and coveralls
- American National Standard Institute (ANSI-approved retro-reflective gear)
- PPE for hazardous materials and other specialized incidents
- EMS activities (coats, trousers and jumpsuits must meet NFPA or OSHA standards)