Local Firefighters Receive New Life-Saving Equipment

Local
Firefighters Receive New Life-Saving Equipment

$10,000
Grant Strengthens Emergency
Response & Improves Safety

HERMOSA
BEACH, Calif. (May 16, 2014) – Hermosa Beach residents and firefighters will be
safer thanks to a grant awarded by GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services, a division
of HUB International, and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.  This $10,000 grant allows the Hermosa Beach
Fire Department to purchase a new state–of-the-art thermal imaging camera.

Thermal
imaging cameras allow firefighters to “see” through smoke, darkness and other
low visibility conditions.  They are an
invaluable tool in all operations, including helping firefighters quickly
locate victims trapped in a building during a fire or those who may have been
thrown from motor vehicle accidents. They can also play a major role in
reducing property damage. With a thermal imager in hand, firefighters can
locate hot spots inside walls and extinguish them before they spread. It also
allows rescuers to better scout collapsed floors and other dangerous situations
that could result in serious injury or death.

“Thermal
imagers used to be considered a luxury, but now they’re a necessity because
they can be utilized in so many different ways,” said Fire Chief David Lantzer.
“We’re fortunate to have received this donation so we can ensure the safety of
our firefighters and our community with this critical, life-saving piece of
equipment.”

Hermosa
Beach Fire Department officials, firefighters, executives and employees from GNW-Evergreen,
HUB International and Fireman’s Fund will come together for a special public
event where the grant will be presented and the equipment will be demonstrated:

When: Monday, May 19th,
2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Hermosa Beach Fire Department; 540 Pier Avenue; Hermosa Beach

Funded
by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, this grant is part of a nationwide
philanthropic program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary
this year. Founded in 1863 with a social mission to support the fire service,
Fireman’s Fund today awards grants to fire service organizations for
life-saving equipment, firefighter training and community education programs.  Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has awarded grants
to more than 2,100 different organizations totaling more than $31 million --
including more than $9 million in California. 
Independent insurance agencies and brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund
products, like GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services, a division of HUB
International, are able to direct these grants to support the fire service.

Through
this program, HUB International has directed over $675,000 in grants to fire
departments nationwide.

“Equipping first responders with the latest
life-saving technology is critical to ensuring the safety of both firefighters
and local residents,” said Jeff Newman of GNW-Evergreen. “We’re proud to
be able to support this community in such a meaningful way.” 

To learn more about the grant program and
other grants awarded in California, visit firemansfund.com/heritage. To learn more
about the rich history of Fireman’s Fund, visit firemansfundtimeline.com.

About GNW-Evergreen/HUB International
Limited

GNW-Evergreen --
whose offices are in Encino -- recently joined HUB International Limited. Headquartered
in Chicago, IL, Hub International Limited is a leading global insurance
brokerage that provides property and casualty, life and health, employee
benefits, investment and risk management products and services through offices
located in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Brazil.

About Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

As a premier property and casualty insurance company,
Fireman’s Fund has protected the future for its customers for more than 150
years. With innovative products backed by superior claims and risk management
solutions, Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high net worth, entertainment, and
commercial insurance. This year, the company celebrates the 10th anniversary of
its Heritage Program®. With a commitment to supporting firefighters for safer
communities, Fireman’s Fund has donated more than $31 million in grants to
local fire departments across the United States. Fireman’s Fund is a member of
the Allianz Group — one of the world’s largest insurance providers — and has a
strong financial foundation. For additional information, visit firemansfund.com.

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Media Contact: Shoni Honodel, 415.899.3006, shoni.honodel@ffic.com