Somerton Cocopah FD receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) received a $19,520 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

The check presentation took place Saturday morning at the Firehouse Subs located on the Big Curve in Yuma, with Somerton Vice Mayor Lorena Delgadillo and two members of the Somerton City Council in attendance.

SCFD Fire Chief Javier Hernandez shares how the grant will benefit the fire department.

"This is going to help us, you know, with tough times and budget crunches. This money will help us outfit two of our new fire trucks with brand new hoses," Chief Hernandez explained.

Following the check presentation, Firehouse Subs held a Touch-the-Truck event in honor of First Responders Month.

During that event, families across Yuma County got the chance to look inside a fire truck, see the equipment firefighters use and more.