(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Fire Department reports Gregg Young of Atlantic has donated $15,000 to the Atlantic Fire Department. Employees and firefighters celebrated the donation on Wednesday, with a “big check” photo to mark the occasion.

Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel said he appreciates Gregg Young of Atlantic supporting the community with the donation, and said the funds will likely be used for equipment for the department as well as helping with fire prevention efforts.

Photo by Jennifer Nichols, courtesy of the Atlantic News Telegraph.

Gregg Young of Atlantic General Manager Matt Miller said, “As part of the Gregg Young Cares Initiative, Gregg Young of Atlantic makes donations to a local charity or organization in the Atlantic community throughout the year. Being an involved community partner and supporting our local communities is extremely important to Gregg and the entire Gregg Young organization. We are extremely appreciative and grateful for the phenomenal services that the Atlantic Fire and Rescue Department provides our community and we are honored to be able to present this donation to assist with ongoing equipment needs.”