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Thursday, 27 October 2011 07:51 |
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Since beginning this journey in late 2010 after connecting with Lion Apparel USA, we have recognized the great need for proper, good working Personal Protection Gear throughout Mexico and the Americas. In pursuing this goal to distribute the 7000 plus sets that Lion is making available we have partnered with the Mexican National Fire Chiefs Association to get the word out on this program.
Through our longtime connection with Cal Fire Southern Region Deputy Chief Ignacio Otero, we have now added the (MNFCA) Mexican National Fire Chiefs association as one of the partners for this program. With our new partner we will be attending the Mexican National Fire Chief Association Convention in mid November 2011 to promote this project. Working diligently, our Regional Representative and FFCB Project Lead Retired AC Brian Singleton now residing in the PuertaVallarta area has brought together all partners to kick off this program. To date we are told that the Fire Chiefs are looking to order the first 500 sets shortly after the Convention.
We are also in the process of looking for other manufacturers and Vendors who have used/surplused , trade-in and older good working equipment who are interested in continuing the service life through this program. In the past we have partnered with Hurst -Jaws of Life on a special project and are looking to renew that partnership.
You can follow our progress on this site, Mexican Fire Chiefs site and the Rotary Project site. amjbomberos.org , www.rotaryfirewcsproject.com
If you are a rotary member in your community and would like to present this project to your club feel free to download the ppt presentation on the Rotary project website or contact Rocio or Brian who's contact is also on the site. |
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Sunday, 17 July 2011 23:24 |
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In the works for several months, Lion apparel has joined with Firefighters Crossing Borders.org and Rotary Mexico to bolster a World Service project initiated by Rotary Mexico and FFCB. Lion Apparel, A US based company, has over 10,000 ensembles (Turnout Jacket and Pants, Hood, gloves, Helmet) of turnouts from Great Britain which were recently rotated out of service. Unable to be used here in the US or in Europe as PPE, They contacted us to see where we could help in deploying them where they can be used.
With our recently organized Rotary project, this was just what we needed to help get it off the ground. Through the project and with the help of the Mexican National Fire Chiefs Association, we are working to get thousands of ensembles to Firefighters across Mexico and Latin America.
As we did with Hurst in 2009, we are partnering with Lion to provide newer servicable gear where none exist. We look forward to talking with other manufacturers of emergency and medical gear to become involved as well. |
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Sunday, 17 July 2011 23:19 |
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Earlier this month Executive Director Joel Schwarz picked up 35 boxes of equipment from True North Gear Based out of Seattle, Wa. A premier manufacturer of wildland gear we are able to continue putting together equipment for wildland firefighting and training. With many of the back packs donated we can also continue with putting together Rope rescue systems to accompany training scheduled in Sinaloa and Nayarit later this year. Thanks to True North for their support. |
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Saturday, 16 April 2011 21:41 |
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EMPACT NW ,a local Western Washington Non Profit currently operating in Haiti has asked to get the word out on their need for EMS Instructors and workers for their work in Port-a-Prince Haiti. The request as follows:
"EMPACT NW is operating a United Nations pilot EMS project in Haiti with Project Medishare. We are seeking volunteer EMT's and Medics to work one week tours on our ambulances in Haiti. These positions will be paid in the future, we appreciate any assistance to make this project a success. Volunteer will also be mentoring our Haitian EMT students in the streets of Port Au Prince.
For more info, contact our recruiting division at
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OR attend one of our monthly informational meetings (posted on our website events calendar) www.EMPACTnorthwest.org."
Organized following the earthquake in Haiti last year they have been partnering with groups working in Haiti and doing some amazing things as a small NGO. Check them out. |
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