The Atmore Advance

14 volunteer fire departments awarded 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant

By Andrew Garner,

7 days ago

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The Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association met July 11 at Elim Baptist Church in the Roberts Community.

State Foresters David Thomas and Lucas Newbie presented 14 volunteer fire departments with the 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant in the amount of $1,995.79.

State Reps. Alan Baker and Matthew Hammett were present to hand out the checks.

Baker thanked all fire personnel for their commitment to serving communities through Escambia County and stated that Sen. Greg Albritton was an important part of the process.

Hammett gave appreciation to each firefighter for stepping up and providing service above self in medical emergencies, accidents, fires and natural disasters.

There are 24 fire departments in Escambia County with over 285 firefighters, Secretary Jerry Gehman said in a release.

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