TransCanada purchases support truck for BF fire dept.
Bonners Ferry Herald | UPDATED 12 years, 12 months AGO
<p>From left, Gordon Bellman of TransCanada, BFFD chief Pat Warkentin and Verlyn Bailey of Transcanada with a check that went toward the purchase the red support truck in the back ground.</p>
The city of Bonners Ferry Fire Department received a donation from TransCanada in the amount of $4,000 to help purchase an emergency response vehicle.
The used vehicle was purchased from a fire department in Florida. The support vehicle is used as a portable command center, for support to fire fighters and to can keep track of units in the field.
The Idaho State Fire Chief's Association donated funds for a projector and for power point and training aids to local firefighters.
TransCanada is a strong supporter of the local fire departments. TransCanada owns and operates pipelines, gas storage facilities and power plants.