Hamilton Fire Department Receives $100,000 Federal Grant for Fire Truck Safety System
The Hamilton Fire Department in Marion County, Alabama, has received a $100,000 federal grant from FEMA. The funds will be used to install an exhaust capture system on their fire trucks, designed to remove toxic fumes and reduce potential health…
Birmingham, AL, September 23, 2026 —
The Hamilton Fire Department, located in Marion County, Alabama, has been awarded a federal grant totaling $100,000. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is designated for the purchase and installation of a critical safety system for their fire trucks.
The grant will specifically finance an exhaust capture system. This technology is designed to efficiently remove toxic fumes produced by the fire trucks’ engines directly at the source. The primary goal of implementing this system is to mitigate potential health risks faced by firefighters, including reducing exposure to carcinogens.
Firefighting is recognized as a profession with elevated health risks, particularly concerning certain types of cancer, often linked to prolonged exposure to hazardous substances including diesel exhaust. The installation of these advanced exhaust capture systems is a proactive measure aimed at improving the long-term health and well-being of the department’s personnel by creating a safer working environment within the fire station and during vehicle operations.
The funds provided by FEMA will enable the Hamilton Fire Department to acquire and integrate this protective equipment onto their fleet of fire trucks. Details regarding the specific timeline for installation or the chosen vendor for the system were not immediately available. The department’s commitment to firefighter safety is underscored by this significant federal investment.
Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Henry on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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