Buchanan, Tenn.–The Paris Landing Volunteer Fire Department is announcing they are a recent recipient of a fire equipment grant in the amount of $46.730.00 from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office. Equipment purchased with the grand monies included a new set of Hurst “Jaws of Life” Extrication power tools. This equipment has a wide variety of functions such as freeing patients trapped in motor vehicles, or forcible entry into a burning structure. Fire Chief Reggie Coles said, “This equipment is a part of our ongoing commitment to provide the very best in Life Safety for our community.” From left are: Firefighter Jonathan Flood, Fire Safety Officer Rebecca Flood, Firefighter Mark Sowell. (Reggie Coles photo).