The Rural Municipality of St. Peter is getting some funds towards their fire department.

DuPont Pioneer provided the department with three thousand dollars today through their "Community Investment Corporate Giving Grant" program.

"Volunteer fire departments play an important role in farm safety," said Mike Edwards, DuPont Pioneer account manager in a news release. "Updating equipment will ensure the fire department can continue to aid in emergencies. We are proud to play a part in keeping the area safe."

The money will be used to purchase new turnout gear, helmets and breathing apparatus for the volunteer department.

"We are central to agriculture in our area, and many of our responses are to farms. Several of our firefighters are also farmers," says Steve Patton, deputy chief, St. Peter #369 Fire Department. "We thank DuPont Pioneer for their donation which will help us continue to keep the community and our firefighters safe."