Martin Nowak found this notice on the Roberts Park Fire Protection District website pertaining to a recent FEMA award.
FEMA Grant: Chief Ketchen reported on the recent FEMA award through the Assistance to Firefighters Program in the amount of $119,000.00. We will use thesefunds to upgrade our alerting systems in both fire stations and to establish a microwave link between them. The District’s co-pay is $11,900 and as the Chief prepares the budget for the coming fiscal year, he will incorporate that amount under capital expenditures. Chief thanked Lieutenant Chris Spoo for his assistance in procuring this grant
In addition, an interesting link HERE on the same website shows the department’s former apparatus:
