BLANDFORD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The Blandford Fire Department has new protective gear, thanks to Western Mass News viewers who donated to the Hero Fund USA telethon.
“These new hoods are carbon fiber-based. They stop those particulates from getting through and getting into our throat area, increasing our cancer risks. The problem is with new technologies, it comes at an additional cost,” said Blandford Fire Chief Dave Mottor.
Back in October, Western Mass News hosted a day-long telethon for Hero Fund USA, which raised money to help buy protective equipment for local police and fire departments. Western Mass News spoke with Mottor about how the money helped them buy these new hoods. Read More…