Union City Fire Department gives away fans

UNION CITY, Ga. (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Union City firefighters are helping residents beat the heat.

Firefighters gave away nearly 400 fans Wednesday.

The department received a grant from a Union City Walmart and other area businesses for citizens who don't have air conditioning.

Firefighters say they're happy to provide any service they can to help the community.

Residents picked up the fans at the Union City Fire Station Number 43 on Shannon Parkway, which is the fire department's oldest station.