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Lakes Area Fire-Rescue Unit Lands Federal Grant

November 23, 2014

(Arnolds Park)– A lakes area fire and rescue unit has been awarded a 19,800-dollar grant from the U-S Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Chris Youngbluth of the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue Unit says the money has been used to purchase a thermal imaging camera and a new self-contained breathing apparatus.

Youngbluth says the equipment will be on display during the department’s annual pancake breakfast Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd.