BASCOM -- The Bascom Joint Fire District in Seneca County has been awarded about $14,694 to purchase one extractor and 34 washable gloves. The funds are part of $426,000 in grants from the state Bureau of Workers' Compensation under a program to protect...
The funds are part of $426,000 in grants from the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation under a program to protect firefighters from carcinogens and other harmful health hazards encountered during their daily work, according to a news release.
Several fire departments and the state fire academy are getting more than $3 million from the federal government.
After receiving a much appreciated high-water rescue vehicle, Captain David Colaiacomo and his team are thankful to the donors and sponsors who helped HFD get the vehicles Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding in the Houston region, but the previous two years had also seen flooding.
Through the help of the City, donors and the Firefighters of Houston Foundation’s corporate sponsors, the Houston Fire Department (HFD) has doubled its water-rescue resources since Hurricane Harvey. By clicking on the audio above, you can listen to Captain David Colaiacomo talking about how the rescue vehicle would be used.
HFD’s Station 78 conducted a training using its newest high-water rescue vehicle on Thursday. Along with HFD’s new marine group, captain Colaiacomo made sure his team is fully trained and prepared for any high-water rescues.Â