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What's this all about?
When our first responders arrive on the scene it is often dark. If it is a large fire, they can run out of air in their tanks. We would like to provide them with an AIR LIGHT TRUCK. This vehicle provides a large light to illuminate the scene for added safety and effectiveness. It also provides the ability to refill the airtanks on scene without requiring crew members to load up all empty tanks and go back to the station for more air. The truck is large enough to house rehydration and cooling aids to keep firefighters healthy during an event. This truck is completely manned by volunteers so that essential crew is not kept from attending to the accident and can focus all their energy on the task at hand.
FAQ
How much money is needed for this truck?
The truck is $450,000. It will allow up to 4 volunteers to assist on the scene to provide hydration, cooling aids and minor medical care, as well as house the system to recharge the air tanks.
Why isn't this truck in the budget for the fire department?
We know how important it is to have as many firefighters as possible actually fighting fires and saving lives. We know the budget is used to ensure the safety of all personnel and the community. With this truck being provided by the community and manned by volunteers, the department can still ensure that all personnel is being used in the best and most effecient way.
Is this truck really necessary?
This truck is necessary for many reasons:
Tempertures reach well over 100 degrees for much of the summer in Texas
Many accidents/fires take place after dark. The lights on this truck provide for a safer scene for firefighters and victims.
Having the ability to fill the air tanks at the scene saves valuable time. It means essential personnel are not required to leave the scene to refill the tanks at the closest station. It means firefighters can refill and get right back to work.
The hydration, cooling and minor medical care that can be provided with this truck keep firefighters healthy and refreshed so they can do their best to save lives and property.
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The Mansfield Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association (CFA) was established in 2005 to support, assist and raise funds for the Mansfield Fire Rescue. Funds are raised for non-budgeted items that might be needed.
Members of the CFA volunteer and support Fire Rescue with many events such as their open house, awards banquet, public safety day and annual festivals along with educating the public on how the department works and interacts with the community starting with our original Citizens Fire Academy class.
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