Jewett City Fire Department firefighters pose with escape gear they were able to buy via a donation from Jewett City Savings Bank. Photo courtesy of Jewett City Savings Bank

Jewett City Savings Bank announced its latest round of grants to Eastern Connecticut emergency services units.

The bank gave $40,000 to several dozen fire and EMS departments or volunteer companies, it said.

“Our first responders dedicate their time and put their lives on the line protecting our neighbors. The Foundation is proud to support and help them obtain the equipment they need to protect property and save lives,” bank President and CEO Michael Alberts said in a statement.

The donations, via the bank’s foundation, were split into two categories: Funding for special projects (totaling $15,008) and annual donations (clocking in at $25,100).

Special Projects

• $3,150 was granted to the Central Village Fire Company for the purchase of pagers for their
  first responders.
• Jewett City Fire Department received $2,562 to equip four firefighters with Escape
  Systems gear.
• The Moosup Fire District received a $2,500 grant to help purchase roadway safety
  equipment.
• $1,500 was awarded to Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for the purchase of a fire rescue skid
  attachment for a UTV.
• Atwood Hose Fire Company in Wauregan was awarded $1,296 to purchase
  battery-operated lights and chargers.
• The South Killingly Fire District got $1,000 to help purchase a new battery-powered ventilation fan
• $1,000 was given to the Muddy Brook Fire Department in Woodstock to help purchase high-visibility safety jackets.

The Griswold Volunteer Fire Company and Jewett City Fire Department were also awarded $1,000 grants each in honor of past Bank Vice Chairman Gail Rooke-Norman.

Annual Donations

• The Canterbury Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department received a grant of $1,100. Grants of $1,000 were awarded to: Attawaugan Fire Department; Atwood Hose Fire Company; Dayville Fire Company; East Brooklyn Fire Department; East Killingly Fire Department; Griswold Volunteer Fire Company; Jewett City Fire Department; Killingly/Brooklyn Ambulance Corps.; Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department; Moosup Fire Department; Mortlake Fire Co. & Ambulance Service in Brooklyn; Oneco Fire Company; Plainfield Fire Company No. 1, Inc.; Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.; and Williamsville Fire Engine Company in Rogers.
• $700 was awarded to the American Legion Ambulance Fund in Moosup.
• Grants of $600 were presented to: Central Village Fire Company; Danielson Fire Department; East Putnam Fire Department; Pawcatuck Fire Department; Poquetanuck Fire Department EMS in Preston; Preston City Volunteer Fire Department; Putnam EMS Ambulance Service; Putnam Fire Department; South Killingly Fire Department; Voluntown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc.; West Thompson Fire Department; Westerly Fire Department; and Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association.
• The Lisbon Ambulance Service was awarded a $500 grant.