Argentina Volunteer Firefighter Equipment Drive Rotaract Club of Reno
Who/What is Rotaract? Fellowship through Service College students and young professionals ages Professional development Community service –Local Food drives Sponsored large family for Christmas –International Fire Equipment Drive Polio Pinky Fun Run
Needed Equipment Clothing –Helmets –Gloves –Boots –Jackets –Goggles –Face Shields
Needed Equipment Hoses and Nozzles –Currently researching compatibility and possible adaptors Breathing/Rescue Equipment –Compatibility and Serviceability a definite issue
Timeline Receive donations by February 1, 2012 –Rotaract can pick up –Storage until shipped is available
Funding Needs Shipping Costs - $4-5K New Equipment - $9K per set Currently have a fundraiser planned to pay for shipping costs Monetary donations at
Benefits of Project Immediate help replacing unsafe equipment and/or lack of equipment Sets up future training exchange possibilities Raises awareness about firefighting conditions in other countries Sets the bar high for Rotaract to continue making a large impact
Questions? Contact info –Travis Phelps, International Service Director –David White, President – Thank You!!!!