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Mitchell Fire And Police Departments Receive Grant

 August 30, 2019

(MITCHELL) –  The Mitchell Police Department and Mitchell Fire Department both received grants from Hoosier Uplands on Friday afternoon at Mitchell City Hall.

David Miller from Hoosier Uplands was excited to present a check to the Mitchell Police Department in the amount of $6,117.00 for the purchase of stop-sticks and portable breathalyzers.

“We are happy to support our local law enforcement,” he added.

Mitchell Police Chief Justin Shirley receives a check of $6,117 from David Miller of Hoosier Uplands. The money will be used to purchase stop-sticks and portable breathalyzers.

The Mitchell Fire Department was presented a check in the amount of $7,400. The Mitchell Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2004 E- ONE Pumper. The grant will help equip the truck with fire hoses, nozzles, and axes. The E-One Pumper has a 1,500 GPM pump, a 500-gallon tank, and a 50-gallon foam cell. 

Mitchell Fire Chief Tyler Duncan receives a check for $7,400 from David Miller of Hoosier Uplands. It will be used to purchase hoses, nozzles, and axes.

“We are hoping to have the engine placed in service within the next three weeks. We will also be putting a thermal imaging camera on the engine,” added Chief Duncan.

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