The Sun Prairie Fire Department has accepted a grant of about $470,000.00, which it will use to hire five additional firefighters next year.
Sun Prairie Fire Chief Christopher Garrison shared the news with state leaders and other emergency responders on Wednesday. Gov. Tony Evers, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-Designee Dawn Crim, Sen. Mark Miller, and Rep. Gary Hebl were at the department for an early kick off for National Fire Prevention Week.
“Last night council allowed me to accept what’s called the SAFER grant, staffing for adequate fire and emergency response personnel, and we got a grant that’s going to be upwards near $470,000.00 over the next three years," Garrison said.
Garrison said the grant will be distributed over the next three years, beginning in March.