Quincy-Franklin-Hancock Township Fire Department Purchases New Thermal Camera with Grant
From Left to Right: Hayden Henderson, volunteer firefighter; Dan Dulong, Chief; Madelina DeLisi, KCF Director of Programs
Thanks to the support of generous donors, the Keweenaw Community Foundation was able to provide the Quincy-Franklin-Hancock Township Fire Department with funds to purchase a thermal firefighting camera.
The department was selected as a recipient during the Fall 2025 grant cycle by the Community Impact Fund.
Now equipped with two cameras of the same make, the two QFH Township fire station locations can train and operate more efficiently, leading to more lives and homes saved.
"With advanced thermal cameras, we’re able to make better decisions while fighting fires—from locating victims to identifying hazards, and better seeing through the smoke,” said Hayden Henderson, volunteer firefighter. “This also helps keep our team safer, minimizing our exposure.”
“More and more homes have synthetic materials that tend to burn faster compared to, say, twenty years ago,” said Chief, Dan Dulong. “Not to mention all the new electronic devices. It’s become even more critical that we respond as fast as possible.”
Along with advances in technology, the public plays a critical role in emergencies by accurately reporting fires. When calling 911, share as much detail as possible, including the severity of the fire, whether anyone is injured or trapped, and the exact location.
We’re grateful for the dedication of our local first responders and the donors who are critical in supporting their work.
