El Cajon Fire Department receives funding to enhance training
March 5, 2009
Filed under Press Releases
CMR Risk & Fireman’s Fund Presents Grant To El Cajon Fire
El Cajon, California (March 6, 2009) – CMR Risk & Insurance Services and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company are teaming up to award a $6,000 grant to the El Cajon Fire Department to help fund the city’s firefighter training academy.
The money will go toward instructor fees, purchasing materials, and buying necessary supplies. Each program at the academy teaches a specific function of firefighting, including Hazardous Materials First Responder, Low Angle Rescue, Confined Space Awareness, Fire Control 3, Auto Extrication, and Incident Command System.
“Training our firefighters is a top priority in this department,” said Fire Chief Michael Scott. “Techniques and skills are ever-changing in the fire service, and it’s critical that our rescuers learn the most up-to-date procedures and methods for safe fire operations.”
The grant package is part of a nationwide philanthropic program funded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to over 1,100 different departments totaling more than $21 million. Independent insurance agencies that sell Fireman’s Fund products are able to direct these grants to support fire stations in their communities. CMR Risk & Insurance Services was instrumental in directing this specific one to El Cajon.
“The firefighters in this community deserve the best training possible,” said Bill Bodenstadt with CMR Risk & Insurance Services. “We’re happy to know this money will go toward such an important cause.”
Chief Scott, El Cajon firefighters, and executives from CMR Risk & Insurance Services and Fireman’s Fund will come together for a special recognition event where the grant package will be presented:
Date / Time:
Monday, Mar. 9, 2009
11:00 a.m.
Location:
El Cajon Fire Training Facility
1301 N. Marshal Ave.
El Cajon, CA
• El Cajon Fire Chief Mike Scott presented CMR Risk and Fireman’s Fund with a plaque in appreciation of their grant. The 19th Heartland Fire Academy is in the background. These funds will go toward their training during the academy.
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Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal, commercial and specialty insurance products nationwide. It is rated ‘AA-’ by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman’s Fund continues this effort today through its national philanthropic efforts. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ), one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and other financial services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.
