Hartford Fire Chief Bill Owens is presented a check for $23,000 to pay for new bunker gear for the Hartford Fire Fighters by Phillips 66 Terminal Supervisor Jim Mayse.

HARTFORD - The Hartford Fire Department recently received a $23,000 donation from Phillips 66 to replace aging bunker/turnout gear. The grant was awarded to Hartford Fire Chief Bill Owens as October marks Fire Safety Month.  

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As per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, all bunker or turnout gear must be changed out every ten years. This ensures the safety of the firefighters wearing the gear.  The grant awarded to the Hartford Fire Department will buy 12 sets of gear.

“Our volunteer fire fighters are appreciative of the contribution made by Phillips 66,” said Fire Chief Bill Owens.  “It is important that we follow the guidelines of all our equipment to ensure the safety of our team.”

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The Hartford Fire Department is comprised of 16 to 20 volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.  The Hartford Volunteer Fire Department provides communitywide protection in all of the following capacities to include fire calls, rescue calls, ems calls, motor vehicle accidents, and Haz-Mat containment. Phillips 66 operates a pipeline terminal and lubricants plant in the Village of Hartford.  Additionally the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery is partially located within the village.

“At Phillips 66, safety is one of our core values,” said Terminal Supervisor Jim Mayse. “We were pleased to award this grant to those who selflessly put themselves into harm’s way to protect the community. It is important that the gear they are using is safe and meets all current standards.”

“On behalf of the Village of Hartford, I would like to thank Phillips 66 for their generous donation to help the Fire Department serve the citizens of Hartford and surrounding communities,” said Hartford Mayor Jim Spann.  “I am proud of the relationship with Phillips 66 and the Hartford Fire Department for the service they provide the citizens and businesses and is ready to assist the Phillips 66 assets in our community whenever we can.”

Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company's master limited partnership, is an integral asset in the portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,000 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $50 billion of assets as of June 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.

 

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