CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 12, 2008
TO: Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: Daniel P. Sullivan, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fireman’s Fund Heritage Program Grant Contribution
PURPOSE:
To present the Hallandale Beach Fire Department with a check in the amount of $15,750.00 for the purchase of two (2) Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
TICs use updated technology to enable firefighters to “see” through smoke and darkness to quickly locate anyone trapped in a building during a fire. The camera can also play a major role in reducing property damage. With one in hand, firefighters can often locate hot spots inside walls and extinguish them before they spread.
Fireman’s Fund was founded in 1863-over 100 years ago-with a mission to donate a portion of its profits to the widows and orphans of San Francisco firefighters.
When the 1906 earthquake devastated San Francisco, most insurance companies fled or collapsed. Fireman’s Fund was one of the only insurance providers to survive and pay all Claims. Fireman’s fund also was one of the few insurance companies to honor all claims following the 1871 Chicago Fire.
Through the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Program, which began in 2004, the Program has awarded millions of dollars to fire departments and fire safety and burn prevention organizations across the country. Riemer Insurance Group, a local agency located at 217 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company will be making the presentation, including a video presentation regarding the cameras.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Commission receive the presentation from Riemer Insurance Group and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
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