Bluebonnet to award $63,000 to fire departments for their commitment to community safety

Bastrop – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will award $1,000 grants to 63 fire departments serving communities across the cooperative’s 14-county service area. Bluebonnet’s Board of directors unanimously approved the grants during its September Board meeting and grants will be awarded in October.

“These departments are dedicated to serving Bluebonnet members and our communities,” said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our lineworkers and control center operators appreciate the partnership and quick response of firefighters and first responders during emergencies. Their work is vital to keeping our members and employees safe.”

The grants will support the firefighters and first responders who devote their time, skill and courage to keeping communities safe. They help cover essential costs such as fuel, equipment, repairs and other critical needs identified by each department.