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New Gear, Old Trucks, and Grant Hustle | Huntsville News
Speake Fire District just got a $110K federal grant to outfit 25 firefighters with brand-new, life-saving turnout gear—essential since their 2013 gear expired last year. Fire Chief Gunnar Walling calls this upgrade as vital as their trucks, saying it lets them respond faster and safer. With each set costing $5K and a $20K annual budget deficit, this grant was a game-changer. But challenges aren’t over: one truck needs $35K in repairs, another (built in 1984) is on its last legs. Chief Walling stresses that grants are their lifeline—and persistence pays off. They’re already applying for the…
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