LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Wednesday, the Lakeport Fire Protection District officially received a $5,000 grant check that has helped it purchase new, cutting edge technology for fighting fires.

Fireman’s Fund awarded the grant to the district, which received help in pursuing the funds from Tom Lincoln of Lincoln Levitt Insurance Group.

Lakeport Fire District purchased Streetwise CAD Link, three tablets and rugged military grade tablet protective covers and mounting brackets for district vehicles.

The video above explains how the new technology is used.