NS donates to Atlanta fire rescue efforts, homelessness fight

Norfolk Southern Railway has contributed a lead gift of $500,000 to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation's Fleet Forward capital campaign.

The initiative will introduce cutting-edge electric fire engines and electric vehicle  quick response vehicles, NS officials said in a press release.

"Norfolk Southern is focused on advancing safety and sustainability for our business, our customers and the communities we serve. The Fleet Forward campaign is playing a critical role, helping to propel innovation and sustainability for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department," said NS President and CEO Alan Shaw.

Each year, NS trains more than 5,000 first responders across its network. The company this year also launched a new Safety First Grant Program, designed to support organizations and first responders that directly provide safety services or operate programs that promote safe behavior.
 
NS also announced this week it will donate nearly $600,000 in grants to 29 organizations that serve homeless individuals across the Class I's 22-state network. Recipient organizations provide vital services to homeless populations, from housing to job assistance to food and mental health support.