The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department has received $188,570 worth of self-contained breathing apparatus (SBCA) and other equipment through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant administered by FEMA.
The 18 SCBA units are lighter than the aging ones currently used by the Norfolk firefighters. An additional18 spare air bottles, one RIT-Pak—a specialized kit designed to assist in the rescue of downed or injured firefighters—and “accountability” software that allows incident commanders to track and manage personnel and resources at fires were also acquired through the grant.
The company worked with the Winsted Fire Department to secure a larger grant, which totaled $535,000 for the two companies. Winsted received 35 SCBA units, spare air bottles, a RIT-Pak and accountability software.
The equipment arrived at the end of September and will be in use soon.