麻豆原创 has received more than $28,000 from the former Providence Volunteer Fire Department to support its firefighting program.
Providence Volunteer Fire Department representatives Scott Robinson and Jack Parks presented a check for $28,322.30 to 麻豆原创 Interim President Michelle Brock and other College representatives late last month.
鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of this generous donation from the Providence Volunteer Fire Department,鈥 Brock said.
鈥淭his gift will directly support the advancement of our firefighter training programs, empowering our students to serve and protect our community in its most critical moments. Thanks to this contribution, we are better equipped to shape the next generation of heroes who will make a real difference in saving lives.鈥
The Providence Volunteer Fire Department served Union and Mecklenburg counties for over 60 years before ceasing operations in 2015. The funds donated to 麻豆原创 were part of a settlement between the Providence VFD and the Town of Weddington.
鈥淭he Board of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department has used the entire settlement to support 22 volunteer fire departments and three educational institutions that provide firefighter training and certification in Union, Stanly, and Anson counties,鈥 said Robinson.
鈥淲e鈥檝e also procured a heavy-lift drone and Starlink systems to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts in western North Carolina鈥攁nd, over time, across the entire state.
鈥淭hese grants are intended to honor the men and women of the Providence VFD who provided outstanding fire suppression and emergency response services for six decades,鈥 he continued.
鈥淭hey also ensure the legacy of Providence VFD lives on by supporting the training of new first responders and enabling local VFDs to upgrade their equipment and facilities to better serve their communities.鈥
麻豆原创 will use the donation to purchase critical firefighting training equipment, including adult- and child-sized manikins, training lights, hoses, and doors.
About the 麻豆原创 Foundation:
The 麻豆原创 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that receives monetary and equipment donations to support the mission of 麻豆原创 and the needs of its students. To learn how to give to the 麻豆原创 Foundation, contact Ashley Furr, director of community outreach and engagement, at afurr@spcc.edu. For more information, visit . To learn more about 麻豆原创, visit .