WTFD awarded a Norfolk Southern – Safety First Grant

The WTFD is proud to announce that our department has received $14,800.00 from Norfolk Southern through its Safety First Grant Program. The funding will be used to purchase a Rescue Air Bag System and provide advanced Vehicle Rescue Training as well as Heavy Lifting and Moving Training for our members.

The Safety First Grant Program advances community safety by supporting first responders, emergency preparedness initiatives, and safety education. It honors those who protect our neighborhoods every day and aims to foster a culture of safety throughout Norfolk Southern’s network.

More information about the Safety First Grant can be found on the company’s website.

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

Thank you, @NorfolkSouthern, for helping us create a stronger, safer, and more resilient community.

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