will help the department buy gear bags that will protect firefighters from carcinogen exposure.
Fire chief Elzie Kitchen said he also hopes to use the funds to start programs aiming to hire more women in the department.Kitchen said McGregor’s team originally reached out in January and even stopped by to have breakfast with first responders before the parade last week. Along with the financial boost, Kitchen said the visit from McGregor also helped to add to the department’s morale. He said it was special and put a smile on the faces of firefighters and their families.