Google’s Nest brand and the Leary Firefighter Foundation recently announced the two winners to their 3^rd Annual Thank You Grant. The maker of the Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm and the national firefighter foundation asked communities to support outstanding public safety personnel, prompting them to nominate their local department for the grant opportunity. Ultimately, the Hobart (IN) and Dunkirk (MD) fire departments were chosen by Leary Firefighter Foundation to receive $25,000 grants.

With the grant, the Hobart Fire Department will be able to purchase new software and tablets to help streamline reporting systems and allow for smooth transitions between calls and investigations. The Dunkirk Fire Department, a 100-percent volunteer department, will use its $25,000 to add three thermal imaging cameras to its arsenal that will aid in searches of trapped occupants on emergency calls.

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Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced that the company has hired Sai Rajkumar Vadla as a Manufacturing Engineer.

Vadla acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology in Telangana, India, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University. Vadla also brings Midwest Fire specialized working experience in advanced CAD designing, process improvement, material testing, and engineering simulations. 

“We are very fortunate to welcome another engineer to the team with manufacturing experience,” said Sarah Atchison, President & Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Fire. “Vadla will assist in production by analyzing continuous improvement efforts with our manufacturing procedures and processes as well as assisting with design & innovation. We are confident the experience and specialties he brings will be a great asset to the company.”  

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company has been manufacturing high-quality fire tankers and pumpers since 1987. Find our more about them at midwestfire.com.

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