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Grants To Emergency Responders Available

Wisconsin Public Service

The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is again offering area fire departments and emergency responders up to a $2,000 grant for needed equipment and training. Leah Van Zile from Wisconsin Public Service says The Foundation is encouraging all emergency responder agencies to apply for the grants...

".....we introduced the grant last year in recognition of our Foundation  50th anniversary. We've  decided with such a great response from last year we have continued it to this year.."

To qualify, first response or public safety agencies must provide emergency response services in the WPS natural gas and electric service area. Winners will be announced by September 1.

Last year, emergency responders getting grants were the Plum Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Pickerel Fire and Rescue Squad and Hiles Volunteer Fire Department.

Grants may be used to purchase equipment and professional development, but should be part of a well-planned and integrated public safety initiative. Projects must be special, one-time, safety- related efforts.To learn more about the guidelines and to apply for the grant, visit the WPS website.

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