When fire departments receive grant money, they can’t always buy or upgrade everything that they need or want in that moment.
Often times, departments use grant money to buy or replace vital firefighting equipment or hire firefighters. But what if you were given the opportunity to decide what to do with thousands of dollars in grant money?
We asked our fans on Facebook what they would do if $100,000 in grant money if there were no restrictions on its use. Here are some of their responses.
Sound off in the comment section below what you would use the money for.
1.“New fire truck for sure.” — Maciej Andrzejczuk
2.“New tools, hoses and gear.” — Joseph Garrison
3.“Widen the apparatus bay doors, acquire running water and catch up on a lot of deferred maintenance.” — Kyle J. Ward
4.“Training equipment, forceable-entry door, roof mock with vent hole, more advanced classes for middle managers for safety and command.” — Glenn LaFreniere
5.“I’d go buy a tender!” — Jeffrey Cotton
6.“Build a new firehouse for my department.” — Justin Lepine
7.“I’d spend the whole thing upgrading to a digital radio system.” — Ryan Laliberte
