Thank you to the Bradford City Fire Department for inviting me to check out some new equipment purchased with a $100,000 state grant I was able to help secure from the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Chief Brett Butler and Deputy Chief Jeff Kloss showed Mayor Tom Riel and me their new 2025 Ford F150 utility truck and some of the new hose equipment that will outfit all their fire trucks. That includes 4,200 feet of 1 ¾ inch attack hose, 11 nozzles and a hose flow test kit. I was glad to help with this grant to ensure the department is best prepared to fight fires and respond to other emergencies in the city. Thanks to all the firefighters who do so much to protect lives and property in the community!