Melissa in the Morning: Money for Volunteer Firefighters

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Melissa in the Morning: Money for Volunteer Firefighters

The National Volunteer Fire Council teamed up with State Farm to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant, including two departments in Connecticut. We got the details from the council’s Chair, Steve Hirsch.

For more information: www.nvfc.org/statefarm

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