Disaster Response Trailer

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Disaster Response Trailer

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 09:49

Atascadero City Fire Department

Disaster Response Trailer Fundraising Project

Project Contact:
Matt Miranda - Fire Captain
Atascadero City Fire Department
6005 Lewis Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: 805-461-5070 ext.3320
Fax: 805-466-2907

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See us on Facebook for updates, photos and more information on our campaign.

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The Atascadero City Fire Department is seeking donations to outfit and supply a new Disaster Response Trailer (DRT). The trailer has already been generously donated by a local beverage company, Jordano’s. Unfortunately, the city funds to develop the disaster response program were cut due to the current economic environment. However, because this piece of equipment will be a much needed asset to our community, the members of the Atascadero City Fire Department are looking for creative ways to put this vehicle into service. To accomplish this goal, the department hopes to raise $100,000 in private or corporate donations. These funds will be utilized to purchase specialized tools, equipment and supplies for the trailer.

Extended Response Capabilities
(Better for our Community)

The Atascadero City Fire Department will be able to use the DRT for a variety of technical rescue emergencies. These emergencies include, but are not limited to, high angle rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue and swift water rescue, earthquakes with building collapse, hazardous materials incidents, mass casualty incidents, airborne rescue support, large structure fires and terrorism related incidents.

Currently, the Atascadero City Fire Department responds to these technical rescue calls utilizing the two on-duty, staffed fire engines with a callback of the departments’ technical rescue team members. This system limits the ability to respond to other emergencies within the city. By having a dedicated DRT, the department would have all the equipment and tools necessary to mitigate the technical rescue emergency and allow the on-duty crews and equipment to be available for other emergency calls for service. Additionally, the DRT will be able to assist our neighboring fire departments, hospitals and utility companies that have limited technical response capabilities.

DRT Promotion Video

Click on the link to see a visual of the trailer's capabilities and learn about the DRT project.

http://vimeo.com/19278568

How can you Help?

The Atascadero City Fire Department needs your assistance to complete this project. General fund money will not be spent to complete this project.

Monetary Donation- any amount helps
Compartment Sponsorship
Tool Sponsorship
Marketing Assistance
Supplies
Labor
Lumber
Vehicle Supplies
Other

The following levels of recognition are available for individuals and businesses that donate to the project.

Monetary donation greater than $5000- permanent signage on the apparatus, 6" x 10" laser engraved
Compartment Sponsorship- permanent signage on the apparatus compartment, 3" x 9" laser engraved
Tool Sponsorship- Logo and name on website, advertisement & publications
Other donations- Logo and name on website, advertisements & publications

Tax identification information is available for the value of all charitable donations.

For information on how to donate:

Mail, Email, Call, or Visit:

Matt Miranda - Fire Captain
Atascadero City Fire Department
6005 Lewis Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: 805-461-5070 ext.3320
Fax: 805-466-2907

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

See us on Facebook for updates, photos and more information on our campaign.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atascadero-Fire-Disaster-Response-Trailer/212240155457090