Starke Fire Department receives $33K Firehouse Subs grant

Starke Fire Department purchased three battery powered rescue devices along with batteries and chargers, thanks to a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. Pictured (l-r) are Kevin Mock, Municipal Emergency Services Fire sales representative, Starke Commissioner Wilbur Waters, Firefighter/Paramdeic Paul Jones, Firefighter/EMT Jacob Crary, Fire Chief Gary Wise, Fire Capt. Greg Starling, Fire Engineer Kelly Outlaw, Starke Commissoner Shannon Smith and Starke City Clerk Jimmy Crosby. Crosby is holding a new Hurst Jaws of Life eDraulic cutter. On the ground in front of the group are the department’s new Hurst Jaws of Life spreader and new Hurst Jaws of Life ram. Photo by Cliff Smelley.

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Starke Fire Department recently added to its inventory of rescue equipment, thanks to a grant in the amount of approximately $33,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. This is the third Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant the Starke Fire Department has received in the last 8-10…

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