Six Minnesota fire departments will receive grants to help improve public safety in their communities.
According to Minnesota Energy, it has donated more than $85,000 since 2015 through its Rewarding Responders Grant program.
More than 50 police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) departments across Minnesota have received grants to improve public safety.
“As the first ones called in to deal with gas and carbon monoxide leaks, we greatly appreciate Minnesota Energy Resources’ commitment to providing us with the equipment we need to do our job safely,” Zumbrota Fire Chief and one of this year’s recipients Mike Boraas said. Minnesota Energy Resources offers its Rewarding Responders Grants annually to enhance public safety. Each emergency response agency can apply for up to $2,000 in funding.