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Council accepts $5,000 Invista grant to buy wearable safety lights for firefighters
Summary
The council approved accepting a $5,000 'Helping Heroes' grant from Invista Corporation for the Orange Fire Department to purchase wearable 'Guardian Angels' emergency lights to improve visibility and accountability.
The council approved acceptance of a $5,000 Helping Heroes grant from Invista Corporation to the Orange Fire Department. Chief Bilbo described the lights as wearable, highly visible devices that leaders can use for accountability during calls and training.
"They clip on anything. They're obnoxiously bright, but they highlight the individual that's wearing them for sure," Chief Bilbo said, noting the devices will help crews maintain accountability during operations. The grant acceptance was approved by motion.
