New Gear Boosts Rural Fire Response | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

The Russellville Rural Fire Department just got a $2,645 grant — matched dollar-for-dollar by their own contribution — to upgrade their brush fire gear. With dry weather making fires more frequent, they’re investing in backpack blowers, battery-powered tools, and flappers to tackle flames before water even arrives. Chief Cheryl Allen says this equipment is vital for their rural coverage and hints at a possible burn ban if conditions don’t improve — keeping the community safer, one flame-out at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…