Chatham Township Fire Department Receives Historic Donation

CHATHAM, NJ - The Woman's Club of Chatham presented the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department (CTFD) with a $25,000 donation that will be used towards the purchase of an Incident Command Vehicle (ICV).

Vital to the successful and safe operations on the fireground, the ICV is used to transport the Chief directly to the incident and contains mobile radios, a mobile data terminal, command whiteboard, accountability board and structural preplans for various larger buildings.

This most recent donation continues over 100 years of educational and civic enrichment of the Chatham community by The Woman’s Club of Chatham through humanitarian activities and charitable grants. The Club has recently made substantial donations to the Chatham Emergency Squad, Chatham Borough Fire and Police Departments and the Chatham Township Police Department.

CTFD President John Robertson and Chief Matthew Lemons noted, "As one of the largest donations in CTFD history, this generous gift will greatly improve our department's ability to respond to and manage significant or simultaneous emergencies in Chatham Township and its Mutual Aid partners. The vehicle will also enhance our ability to better protect and preserve life and property.”

On behalf of the entire department, President John Robertson and Chief Matthew Lemons extended CTFD's deep appreciation to the Woman's Club of Chatham.

Additional money is still needed for the purchase of the vehicle. The CTFD is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 and relies on donations to fund its operations and to purchase equipment. If you would like to make a donation or find out about becoming a member visit the website at ctfd.org or email info@ctfd.org.

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