SOUTHWEST CITY, Mo. — A small city hearth division receives a sizeable donation to assist equip their crew. The Southwest Metropolis Hearth Division accepted a verify within the quantity of $50,000 this afternoon. The cash comes from Simmons Meals, who’re serving to the hearth division with a 55-45 match grant to get new tools. The 50,000 as we speak helps cowl 45% of the grant the hearth division is answerable for.
“All of us wish to go residence on the finish of the day. We received a job to do to attempt to assist individuals in a time of disaster however on the finish of the day, all of us wish to go residence. So that is going to assist us immensely,” mentioned Shane Clark, SW Metropolis Hearth Chief.
“They’re volunteer-led. All of their firefighters are volunteers. They do an unbelievable job on this neighborhood. Simmons is admittedly honored to assist what they’re doing. And attending to see a few of that security tools are available as they’re serving our neighborhood,” mentioned Nick Braschler, Director of Simmons Cares.
Different funds to assist the town with the matching grant come from donations and a fundraiser that honored long-time Assistant Hearth Chief and Simmons Worker Don Brown, who handed away not too long ago.
