Several Northwoods first responder groups have picked up grant money to help their agencies.
The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is providing a total of $50,000 through its Rewarding Responders Grant to 27 emergency response agencies in this region.
Among this year’s recipients is the Tomahawk Fire Department, which is purchasing two new automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Other responders getting funding include the Antigo Police Department for equipment storage systems for squad vehicles, Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department for fire-resistant clothing for firefighters, and the Merrill Fire Department for protective clothing for firefighters during rescue operations.