Representatives of 140 fire departments from around Oklahoma received checks totaling more than $200,000 from AFR Insurance during the “Funds for Fire Fighters – AFR Answers the Call” event May 20 in Woodward, Okla.
AFR Insurance Rewards Fire Departments
Oklahoma fire departments that helped fight the early March wildfires in northwest Oklahoma were rewarded for their efforts May 20th when AFR Insurance presented $1,500 checks to each department involved.
The money was presented during an invitation-only luncheon at the Woodward County Fairgrounds. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry provided AFR with a list of 140 fire departments that were involved in the fire.
Words cannot express the appreciation AFR Insurance has for fire departments’ efforts in protecting lives and property during the tragic March wildfires.
The event was called “Funds for Fire Fighters – AFR Answers the Call.”
We wanted to honor the dedication and sacrifices made by these courageous fire fighters, many of whom had to leave their own property while fighting to protect their neighbor’s property.
It is anticipated the fire departments will use the money to defray costs associated with fighting the fires.
“We know some equipment was damaged in the process of fighting these fires,” Detrick said.
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Summer 2017
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