Sycamore Gas Company Donates to Local Volunteer Fire Departments During Fire Prevention Week

Seven volunteer fire departments received funding.

Aaron Lambert, Operations Manager at Sycamore, & proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department. Photo provided.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - In recognition of Fire Prevention Week last week, Sycamore Gas Company, a Hope Utilities Company, donated a total of $3,500 to seven volunteer fire departments throughout its service area. Each department received a $500 contribution to support their ongoing efforts to keep local families and communities safe.

This year’s donations were awarded to:

• Miller-York Volunteer Fire Department
• New Trenton Volunteer Fire Department
• Bright Volunteer Fire Department
• Brookville Volunteer Fire Department
• Aurora Volunteer Fire Department
• Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department
• Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department

“Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of our communities,” said Jonell Carver, COO of Hope Utilities. “We are grateful for their service and commitment, and we are honored to support their mission to protect lives and property.

Sycamore Gas has a strong connection to the fire service. Aaron Lambert, Operations Manager at Sycamore, proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department.

“As both a Sycamore team member and a volunteer firefighter, I know firsthand how important community support is for our departments,” said Aaron Lambert. “These funds help provide resources that keep our firefighters safe and effective in the field.”

Sycamore Gas Company encourages residents to take time during Fire Prevention Week to review safety measures in their homes, including checking smoke alarms, practicing escape plans, and ensuring heating systems are in proper working order.