The Trion Fire Department received word earlier this month that they are the recipient of a grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Foundation.

The foundation’s Board of Directors awarded $11,018 to the Trion Fire Department to replace outdated breathing equipment on two of the department’s fire trucks.

The Tillotson Menlo Charitable Foundation’s mission is to support, promote, improve and maintain the health, educational and cultural institutions serving the citizens of Menlo and Chattooga County and some surrounding areas.

The foundation’s board members include Janet Tillotson Munchak, Roswell, GA; Eddie Robertson, Centre, Ala.; Jeffrey Richardson, Cedar Bluff, Ala.; Bill Alico, Buffalo, New York,  Menlo Mayor, Theresa Canada, Menlo; Menlo School Principal, Paula Buice, Menlo; Robert McWhorter, Summerville; Arch Farrar, Summerville; Chattooga County Probate Judge, Gary Woods, Summerville, Carol Mitchell, Menlo serves as Administrative Coordinator for the Foundation.

Over the past fifteen years a total of $5,820,767 has been awarded to provide funds for 681 worthwhile projects.