Fire Service Received $29 Million Since 2004
NOVATO, CA – Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has awarded more than $29 million in grants to fire departments and fire service organizations in all 50 states, since renewing its commitment to support firefighters for safer communities in 2004. A newly-updated list of grants awarded, broken out by state, can be found at www.firemansfund.com/heritage and directly at http://www.firemansfund.com/Documents/Heritage-Grants-List.pdf.
States receiving more than a million dollars in grants through the program include California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Grants can be used to purchase needed equipment, firefighter training or community education materials.
Firefighters regularly tell Fireman’s Fund about the impact of these grants. In many instances, the grants have helped firefighters save lives or have saved firefighters’ lives.
“We are honored to provide fire service organizations across the country with the tools they need to save lives,” said Danielle Cagan, director of the grant program at Fireman’s Fund. “With many fire departments facing growing budget shortfalls, they are especially thankful to have the support -- and communities are safer as a result of these grants.”
Grants awarded this year include:
- $36,949 to St Louis Fire (MO) Department for firefighter self-rescue belts
- $36,000 to Nashville (TN) fire service organizations for water rescue equipment (in conjunction with NASH20)
- $12,989 to the Stillwater (MN) Fire Department for a water rescue boat
- $50,000 to the Montecito (CA) Fire District for a brush clearing program
- $5,000 to the St. John’s (SC) Fire District for a residential numbering program
The grants are awarded at a grassroots level through company employees and participating independent insurance agencies that sell Fireman’s Fund insurance. To learn more about the program and to receive updates, please visit:
About Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Founded in 1863, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products backed by industry-leading claims and risk management solutions. Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high-net-worth, entertainment, and green insurance. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance, ranked 27th on Fortune’s Global 500 list of the world’s largest corporations. For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.