BRIDGEWATER — Acting Chief John Schlatz is pleased to report that the Bridgewater Fire Department received a $18,799.69 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
The Bridgewater Fire Department will use the funding to purchase a combustible gas detector/4-gas meter, accountability board/mobile command console, a PPV fan, ropes (rescue & Individual Safety and Hardware), two cold water immersion suits, two water rescue dry suits and an RIT system.
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.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous grant support provided to us.” Acting Chief Schlatz said. “This funding will significantly enhance our firefighting capabilities and ensure the safety and well-being of our community. On behalf of our entire department.”
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