Volunteer Fire Departments receive funding

The Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association met recently and were presented with nearly $2,000 in funding for the 14 Volunteer Fire Departments in the county. State Forester David Thomas and Lucas Newbie brought the funding with State Representatives Alan Baker and Matthew Hammet on hand to present the checks. Rep. Baker thanked fire personnel for their commitment to serving comunites throughout Escambia County and stated that Senator Greg Albritton was an important part of the process. Rep. Hammet gave appreciation to each firefighter for stepping up and providing service above self in medical emeegencies, accidents, fires and natural disasters. There are 24 departments in the county with more than 285 firefighters.

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