$8,000 Grant to Provide Training, Education for Firefighters
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (Dec. 11, 2007) – Firefighters spend their entire careers participating in on-going training and education.
As new rescue methods are created, firefighters must learn them and adapt to ever-changing environments. Thanks to an $8,000 grant,
Homewood firefighters will receive specific training in specialized rescues.
Robinson-Adams Insurance and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company teamed up to donate the money. It will fund training courses
in hazardous materials, water rescues, confined space rescues, and structural collapse situations.
The majority of the money will go toward tuition, instructor fees, supplies, teaching aids, and
overtime pay associated with participating in the training classes.
"Training is our first line of defense when it comes to safety and preparation," said Fire Chief John
Bresnan. "This grant will enable us continue certain programs and expand others in order to ensure our
rescuers stay up-to-date in the latest rescue techniques."
"These firefighters put their lives on the line every time they respond to an emergency and we’re proud
to help do what we can to prepare them for those situations," said Andy Glenn with Robinson-Adams Insurance.
Chief Bresnan, local dignitaries, Homewood firefighters, and executives from Robinson-Adams Insurance and
Fireman’s Fund will come together for a special public recognition event where the grant package will be presented:
Date / Time:
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Homewood Fire Dept.
2850 19th St. South
Homewood, AL
The grant package is part of a nationwide program called Fireman’s Fund Heritage® which is funded by Fireman’s
Fund Insurance Company. The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire
departments. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to hundreds of different departments totaling nearly $15 million.
Independent insurance agencies that sell Fireman’s Fund products are able to direct these grants to support fire stations
in their communities. Robinson-Adams Insurance was instrumental in directing this specific one to Homewood.
About Robinson-Adams Insurance
Robinson-Adams Insurance is a Birmingham-based, six-generation family-owned business dating back to the 1880s. It is
an independent, general property & casualty insurance agency that specializes in the insurance and risk management needs
of commercial real estate, financial institutions, the automotive industry, long-term care providers, educational institutions,
professional organizations, contractors, mining, gaming business, distributors, and others. For more information, visit
www.robinsonadams.com.
About Fireman’s Fund
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal, commercial and
specialty insurance products nationwide. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman’s Fund continues
this mission today through the Fireman’s Fund Heritage program. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ),
one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and other financial services. It is rated 'A+' by Standard & Poor's Ratings
Services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.
Brian Richards, Chief Bresnan and Andy Glenn
Brian Richards, Billy Dodson, Chief Bresnan, Andy Glenn,
Ed Glenn and Edwin Moss
