Neighbors in Lakewood are worried that an arsonist or arsonists are at work with three suspicious fires April 7 and 8. Investigators believe these were human caused, whether intentional or accidental. "Flames were shooting out all of the windows," said neighbor Shirley Farkas of the first fire. "You heard the windows pop.
- PUB DATE: 4/10/2018 5:17:49 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Firefighters put themselves on the front lines everyday protecting our communities and acting as first responders in emergencies. To support these heroes, Nest, maker of the Nest Protect Smoke and CO Alarm, and the Leary Firefighters Foundation have teamed up for the third time to award two $25,000 grants for new technology and equipment to fire departments in need. 

To qualify for the grant, departments will need to be nominated by members of their community. Every vote counts--last year there were more than 12,000 nominations! The five departments with the most nominations will become grant finalists and the Leary Firefighter Foundation will award two grants through its formal grant application process. Nominations are being accepted now on nest.com/thanks until midnight PT on May 18, 2018. 

For details on the 2017 grant winners, visit: https://nest.com/blog/2017/10/10/helping-local-heroes/.

 

Firefighters only show up to save or help us. Now, it’s our turn to help them. Nominate a fire department in need for the $25,000 Leary Firefighters Foundation grant by entering their zip code. Plus, get a bonus vote if you tell us a story about why they should win. @denisleary pic.twitter.com/T7Oaog5JlX

— Nest (@nest) April 3, 2018