Griswold, Conn. – 37 local emergency service providers have been awarded grants totaling $33,973 according to Michael Alberts, President and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank.
“When it comes to the safety of our neighbors, we look to our emergency service providers,” Alberts stated in a press release. “Every day, they dedicate their time and put their lives on the line to ensure the community receives the help they need. The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation is committed to supporting our local first responders and providing the financial support they need.”
The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation awards numerous grants every year to qualified non-profit organizations whose work benefits the population of those communities in which the bank has a major presence. The maximum grant amount is $5,000 and determinations are made following an application review by Foundation directors.
Special Projects
A total of $8,873 was awarded to 6 local departments to assist with specialty projects including; technology upgrades, new equipment, signage, and warning lights.
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company (Sterling) – $2,000 to purchase warning lights and a shatterproof windshield for the department’s new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).
Plainfield Police Department (Plainfield) – $1,873 was received earlier this year in honor of the Bank’s 150th Anniversary. The funds were allocated towards the installation of a new LED sign outside of the police department.
East Killingly Fire Department (Killingly) – $1,500 to help fund a Fastline FAST rescue board. This board helps firefighters perform their critical role as a FAST(Firefighter Assist Search Team)/RIT(Rapid Intervention Team) whose purpose is to rescue any firefighters who become lost or incapacitated in a fire. Read more about these FAST teams in our recent article.
Mortlake Fire Co. & Ambulance Service (Brooklyn) – $1,500 to finish funding an ongoing iPad program. The use of iPads assists rescue vehicles with navigation, real-time reports, historic call information, and real-time research and reference material related to calls.
Jewett City Fire Department (Griswold) – $1,000 to partially fund an electric ventilation fan
Atwood Hose Fire Company (Plainfield) – $1,000 to help purchase a battery-operated positive pressure fan used to evacuate smoke and hazards from numerous incident types.
Annual Support
A total of $25,100 was awarded to 31 local departments to provide general support. These funds are not earmarked for specific causes and provide a general boost to the department’s operating funds.
$,1100 – Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department
$1,000 – Attawaugan Fire Department, Atwood Hose Fire Company, Dayville Fire Company, East Brooklyn Fire Department, East Killingly Fire Department, Griswold Volunteer Fire Company, Jewett City Fire Department, Killingly/Brooklyn Ambulance Corps (KB Ambulance), Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department, Moosup Fire Department, Mortlake Fire Co. & Ambulance Service, Oneco Fire Company, Plainfield Fire Company No. 1, Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, and Williamsville Fire Engine Company
$700 – American Legion Ambulance Fund (Moosup Ambulance)
$600 – Central Village Fire Company, Danielson Fire Department, East Putnam Fire Department, Pawcatuck Fire Department, Poquetanuck Department EMS, Preston City Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam EMS, Putnam Fire Department, South Killingly Fire Department, Voluntown Volunteer Fire Company No.1, West Thompson Fire Department, Westerly Fire Department, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association.
$500 – Lisbon Ambulance Service
To learn more about the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation visit their website.