The Grand Rapids Fire Department and Michigan Department of Transportation are receiving national recognition for their safety efforts.
The Federal Highway Safety Administration has recognized the Grand Rapids Fire Department for efforts to reduce risk to first responders at traffic crashes.
The Federal High Safety Administration presented GRFD and MDOT with the Roadways Safety Foundation Award Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C.
A key part of the GRFD’s efforts is Utility Two, a former city public works truck that was repurposed by the fire department to emphasize safety. Instead of being sent to an auction, the department painted it red, attached a large shock absorber and put lights and a siren on it.