Regional fire services get much-needed grant for equipment

A joint application by four area volunteer fire departments has netted them $15,000 to replace aging equipment.
The Goulais Fire and Rescue Department, Awares Volunteer Fire Department, Batchawana Fire Department and Searchmont Community Volunteer Fire Department jointly submitted an application for funding to replace a 25-year-old radio repeater.
The equipment is showing its age, has recently failed and parts are now difficult to find.
The grant will be used to replace the radio repeater and it