(LaPorte County, IN) - Horizon Bank is helping a local fire department improve services.

The bank presented a four thousand dollar check to the Center Township Volunteer Fire

Department.

Officials say the funds will help in areas like communication at the new fire station,

medical training of first responders and life-saving prevention programs at

Crichfield Elementary School.

“Horizon’s generous contribution through this unique grant program enabled the fire

department to expand communication capabilities at the new fire station on Johnson Road,

integrate new medical training equipment for the first responders, and increase lifesaving fire

prevention programs for students at Crichfield Elementary school,” said Eric Haverstock, president of the Center Township Fire Corporation in a prepared statement.