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Firemans Fund Agency News - January 2007

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Wm. Rigg Company and Fireman's Fund recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the La Porte (Tex.) Fire Department. The grant money will be used to purchase much-needed equipment for the department.

Shawn Fabors, Fireman's Fund; La Porte Fire Chief Mike Boaze; Art Flanagan, Wm. Rigg Co.

La Porte's emergency dispatch system will receive an upgraded software program to improve service when residents call 911. When an emergency call is placed, the new computer program will automatically create a record, which will help eliminate errors and streamlines the reporting process.

Along with the computer program, La Porte will also receive 10 new oxygen bottles. The tanks will be worn as part of a firefighter's self-contained breathing apparatus, allowing them to breathe in hazardous environments such as burning buildings.

"We know this program will have a positive impact on thousands of local residents in La Porte," said Art Flanagan, senior vice president of Wm. Rigg Co. "Our firefighters provide a tremendous service to the community and we are proud to support these dedicated men and women who help make our neighborhoods safer."