GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Fire Department now has funds to purchase some traffic-related signs, cones and to promote safety during emergencies.
AAA held an official check presentation for the fire department Tuesday morning at the Grand Rapids Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall. AAA gave the fire department a $5,633 grant meant to enhance its safety and service.
The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to a total of 23,240 incidents last year -- 3,900 of which were incidents on streets, roadways and highways. The department averaged 10 incidents per day with personnel spending nearly 3,500 hours working at these sites. Based upon current data, incident responses on streets, roadways and highways are estimated to increase to over 4,100 this year. The new equipment is expected to be used several times a day.
The Fruitport Police Department received the same grant from AAA last week. FPD got a $10,500 to purchase a speed alert message trailer.
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