Hackett Fire Department Receives Rural Services Grant

On Thursday, May 16, the Hackett Fire Department was awarded a grant in the amount of $14,038.84. The city will match the funds of that grant.

The Arkansas Incorporated Rural Services grant was presented to the department during the annual convention held in Hot Springs.

Jeffrey Reaves, Assistant Fire Chief, applied for the grant and stated the money will be used to purchase 12 new radios.

Fire Chief James McCutcheon expressed his gratitude towards Reaves and praised his interest in securing funding for the department.