The Mullins Fire Department unveils its first aerial fire truck outside the station on March 25, 2019. Mullins was recently announced as a recipient for a $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new fire truck.
The Marion Fire Department gives a first wash to a fire engine at the station in December 2018.
MARION, S.C. – Marion and Mullins city officials were pleased to hear Gov. Henry McMaster announce the two municipalities will be awarded $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding.
Funds from the Community Enrichment program will be used to purchase a new fire truck.
Marion Mayor Ashley Brady said the new equipment helps the city maintain an Insurance Service Office Class 3 rating.
“We have some older trucks we can take out of service and move to our other fire stations,” Brady said. “It’s vital for the safety and insurance protection for our citizens in Marion. It’s a win-win situation for us.”
Brady said an order will have to be placed for the fire engine and expects several months before the first wash.
“This is a good thing for the city and allows us to rotate,” Brady said. “Our ISO rating means we have a good fire department with good equipment.”
The Marion Fire Department last unveiled a new back in December 2018.
Mullins Mayor Robert Woodbury said he was happy to hear the news of the city being able to purchase new equipment.
“We’re very excited and grateful for the award and we’re excited to take that money and put it work to better serve the citizens of Mullins,” Woodbury said.
