Department Updates

Fire Department is Awarded Grant

The Washington Township Fire Department has been awarded a $300,000 Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of a combination engine/rescue vehicle.

 The purchase will enable the department to replace two other vehicles, a 1991 fire engine and a 1993 rescue truck. “This will not only save the department money in the future, but will also improve the efficiency and flexibility of our emergency response capabilities,” said Fire Chief Bill Gaul.

 The federal grant is expected to cover up to one half the cost of the engine/rescue vehicle. A committee consisting of command staff, firefighters and vehicle maintenance staff is working on specifications for the new vehicle. The goal is to have a vendor selected by the end of the year and delivery by 2013.

How You Can Be a Blood Donor

The Fire Department is hosting six blood donation drives in 2012 on behalf of the Community Blood Center.

The training room at Fire Headquarters, 8320 McEwen Rd., provides a convenient and welcoming place for community members to donate on a regular basis.

Blood Drives will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on these dates:

• Wednesday, Feb. 22
• Thursday, March 29
• Thursday, June 7
• Thursday, Aug. 2
• Thursday, Oct. 11
• Thursday, Dec. 13

 Check the flier for information on the upcoming blood drive.