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Robbins mayor announces $25,000 Firehouse Subs grant for fire department; chief outlines spending
Summary
Mayor Darren E. Bryant announced a $25,000 grant from Firehouse Subs awarded to the Robbins Fire Department; Chief Malley described how the department used the funds and posed for photos with Mayor Bryant and Deputy Chief Bollinger.
Mayor Darren E. Bryant announced at the March 11 meeting that "our fire department led by Chief Malley received a grant for $25,000 from Fire House Subs." He credited Chief Malley and Deputy Chief Bollinger for improving past compliance and enabling the successful application.
Chief Malley addressed the audience and described what the department used the $25,000 to purchase or upgrade; the transcript notes he provided details but does not quote verbatim in the record. After remarks, Chief Malley and Deputy Chief Bollinger posed for photos with the mayor.
The mayor framed the award as the result of sustained effort to address prior reporting issues and to update the firehouse and equipment. The board did not take a formal vote on the grant; the item was announced as a recognition and informational presentation.
The mayor also reminded residents that the fire department can assist with free smoke-detector installation and directed residents to contact the building department or the fire department for help.
