Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation has received a grant for $10,000 from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions Inc. Through the grant, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation will expand its emergency preparedness education through its signature program, the Atlanta Emergency Preparedness Institute.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation awards grants each year to organizations, such as the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, which support and advance public safety programs and technology & engineering education initiatives. This year, programs that served underrepresented populations, including females, people with disabilities and veterans were prioritized.
This grant will enable our foundation to provide our community with vital education and training opportunities to ensure our city’s continued economic development, vitality and overall resiliency,” said Shirley Anne Smith, executive director of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.
Now in its 9th year, Atlanta Emergency Preparedness Institute allows decision-makers from local businesses, community organizations and governments to explore tactical readiness, strategic partnerships and national emergency response frameworks, with presentations by several agencies engaged in Atlanta’s emergency preparedness. The program involves leadership-level instruction, conversations with field-trained professionals, interactive, small-group discussions and a behind-the-scenes look at the emergency preparedness systems and processes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
This year, Motorola Solutions Foundation grants will support programs that help over 2 million students, teachers, first responders, and community members across the United States. Each participant will receive an average of 186 programming hours from its partner non-profit organizations and institutions. Programs will support special populations including: females, underrepresented minorities, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Information: www.atlfrf.org.
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