The Marianna Fire Department just received the Assistance to Firefighters grant for about $39,000.

Some of the new equipment will include rescue jacks, spreaders, and cutters.

Chief Nicky Lovett said they should receive the new equipment in about 90 days or less.

Eastgate VFD will receive up to $312,000 over the next four years. The money will be allotted to a number of programs for attracting new volunteers to the department and making sure those who join stay on the force.

Mergenthaler said they’ll use some of the grant money to advertise in the community about the department and about the need for more volunteers. The grant will also provide stipends for Eastgate firefighters to receive more training.

The department will also hire a coordinator to help them determine how the money should be used.