FIREMANS FUND GRANT PRESENTATION – SARASOTA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, May 23, at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. the Sarasota County Fire Department was presented with a fire prevention grant of $20,000 for smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher training simulator. Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company and the National Trust Insurance Services (NTIS) were the sources of the grants.
The smoke detectors are provided to residents who cannot afford to purchase them. The smoke detectors use the latest dual-technology sensors providing reliable protection. The fire extinguisher simulator provides a way for people to learn how to use a fire extinguisher safely and with the best effect.
Visit these websites to learn more about the Sarasota County Fire Department, Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company and the National Trust Insurance Services (NTIS):
https://www.scgov.net/Fire/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.firemansfund.com/Pages/welcome.htm
http://nationaltrust-insurance.org
The event featured a performance by Sarasota Youth Opera singers.