Milton Fire Department lands $25K grant for life-saving equipment

The Milton Fire Department has secured more than $25,000 in funding to upgrade its emergency response capabilities. According to a department announcement, MFD received a $25,195 grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

The funding will go toward purchasing new equipment designed to improve the department's ability to respond to emergencies and save lives in the Santa Rosa County community. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation regularly awards grants to fire departments across the country to help them obtain critical gear and technology.

Milton Fire officials said the grant will help ensure the department remains equipped with modern, reliable tools for firefighting and rescue operations.