Novi Fire Department Receives Homeland
Security Grant

The Novi Fire Department has been awarded 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for more than $75,000.00. The purpose of this program is to protect the health and safety of the public and fire fighters against fire and fire-related incidents.

The grant money will be used to purchase rugged, laptop computers for primary response and command vehicles. The laptops will be utilized to provide federally mandated Firefighter Right to Know information, street mapping and hydrant locations, and fire and emergency medical service reporting.

"The laptops will allow for instantaneous communication during an emergency," notes Frank A. Smith, Novi's Fire Chief. "Additionally, firefighters will have access to valuable building, location, and inspection information while at an emergency scene, making the laptops an extremely useful tool to further ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community."

Source: The Novi Information Network

Flashpoint
Summer/Fall 2007