Rural fire services receive tires, quick-response grants

A coalition of philanthropic and business partners is helping rural fire services, government agencies, and nonprofits to get ready and respond.

Oregon Community Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, and Les Schwab Tire Centers announced a package of support totaling at least $1 million in grants, alongside a statewide tire donation program to strengthen rural fire agencies before fire season takes hold.

The initial commitment of at least $1 million from…