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Cisco Fire Plans to Purchase New Equipment With Recent Grant

Thanks to a grant from the State Fire Marshall's Office, the Cisco Fire Department in Piatt County will be purchasing new fire gear.

 

Fire Chief Matt Wilhelm tells Regional Radio News they will be able to purchase around eight new full uniforms, including the pants, helmet, coat, and gloves.

 

 

According to Chief Wilhelm, the Fire Marshall's grant is one of three they applied for. He is hopeful a one through the federal government and one through the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System division, or MABAS, will allow them to do an upgrade of a lot of equipment. 

 

 

The Chief indicates this is part of a five-year plan the department has and points out, grant writing is a very lengthy and involved process.

 

 

The Cisco Fire Protection District received $24,640 from the State Fire Marshall's office in a round of $3.5-million of grants to over 150 fire protection districts across the state in late June. 

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