RHFD

On September 2, 2005, the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program announced a $517,500 grant award to the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District for the purchase of a ‘Quint’ ladder truck. The ladder truck will be used throughout the Battalion 7 response area which includes Rodeo, Hercules, Crockett, Pinole and San Pablo. The total purchase price of the apparatus is $545,000, with the District’s portion being $27,500. Per grant requirements, the apparatus is expected to be delivered within 12 months.