At a regular meeting on Thursday night, the Pinson City Council unanimously approved the release of funds to Palmerdale, Glenwood and Center Point fire districts for firefighting equipment and materials, including rescue litters for carrying people during emergency situations.
The meeting was attended by Center Point Fire Chief Donnie West, Battalion Chief C Shift Commander Gene Coleman from Center Point and John Garner from Palmerdale Fire District.
Garner reported that last year the district purchased a side by side vehicle with city funds and was displayed outside City Hall for viewing after the meeting. He said that the district has applied for a grant to purchase three Lifepak 15 heart monitors and three automatic CPR machines.