Westwood Fire Department Grant to Strengthen First Response Efforts

WESTWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT TO STRENGTHEN FIRST RESPONSE EFFORTS
Funds are Earmarked for Computers that Store Critical Emergency Response Data

Contact: Danny Perry
T. 212.524.7892
C. 707.386.8476
E. dperry@ffic.com

 
WESTWOOD, Mass (March, 5, 2008): Firefighters having access to critical emergency operation data prior to

arriving at the accident scene can do their jobs more effectively, which can be the difference between life and

death.  Thanks to a $7,138 grant, the Westwood Fire Department will be receiving two Panasonic Toughbook®

computers to store this vital information.

Marketing Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company have partnered to award

the grant. 

The computers, in conjunction with the appropriate software, can store essential data such as: fire plans, street

and hydrant locations, occupancy information, and incident management reports that includes information on

hazardous materials.  In addition, they are shock resistant and designed to withstand extreme temperatures, with

the ability to operate between 20 and 140 degrees.

“When responding to emergencies, every second counts and these computers will allow us to be better prepared

 when arriving at the scene,” states William Scoble, Westwood Fire Chief.  “I want to thank Marketing Associates

Insurance Agency and Fireman’s Fund for recognizing a critical need of our department.” 

“Being that I am a resident of Westwood and very active in the community, it brings me great pleasure to support

the fire department in such a tangible way,” states Michael Susco, Chairman and CEO for Marketing Associates

Insurance Agency.  “These computers aren’t luxury items—they are essential tools that will make the

Westwood community safer.”

Local officials, Chief Scoble and Westwood firefighters, along with executives from Marketing Associates

Insurance Agency and Fireman’s Fund, will come together for a special public event where the grant

packages will be presented. 

Date/Time:                                                            Location:
Thursday, March 20, 2008                                     Westwood Fire Department          
11:30 a.m.                                                               637 High St. 
                                                                                Westwood, MA

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The grant package is part of a nationwide program called Fireman’s Fund Heritage® which is funded by Fireman’s

 Fund Insurance Company.  The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to

local fire departments.  Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to hundreds of different departments totaling

over $17 million.  Independent insurance agencies/brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund products, like Marketing

Associates Insurance Agency, are able to direct these grants to support fire stations in their communities. 

About Marketing Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.
Marketing Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. is the retail property and casualty agency within the Telamon Insurance

& Financial Network.  As part of Telamon, the company offers its clients a complete array of commercial and personal

lines products.  Marketing Associates Insurance Agency has a "niche focused" team, appealing to a broad range of

clientele.  For more information, visit www.telamonins.com.

About Fireman’s Fund
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal,

commercial and specialty insurance products nationwide. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters,

Fireman’s Fund continues this mission today through the Fireman’s Fund Heritage program. Fireman’s Fund is a

member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ), one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and other financial

services. It is rated 'A+' by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.

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