WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Some local first responders will have extra personal protective equipment thanks to a recent donation.
Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department.
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The department plans to share the 18,000 face masks and 2,000 face shields with other first responders and public safety agencies in Wythe County.
Wytheville Fire & Rescue plans to deliver the masks from their 1919 Ford Model T American La France fire engine, which they showcased on Thursday along with the donations.
The department thanked Troy Design Mfg. and the UAW along with Ford Motor Company.
The Virginia State Police, Wytheville Police Department and Wythe County Community Hospital are among the agencies who will be receiving donations.