Thank you to Surge Energy for their recent $1,500 donation the Redwood Meadows Firefighters Association to support our project to replace our three aging radios in 120 Rescue. We need to replace the aging mobile radios in our rescue truck, which attends most of the emergencies. Effective communications are crucial for our work, especially in the backcountry. Radios enable our teams to effectively communicate with each other and other agencies such as Alberta Health Services, RCMP, STARS and Public Safety.
We are continuing to fundraise to meet the $15,000 cost to replace all three mobile radios in 120 Rescue with brand new equipment including: wiring, antennas etc. The new radios are anticipated to last 10 years, supporting exceptional care for almost 2,000 patients.
Thank you to the local resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) for donating a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), also called a drone, with infrared capability and accessories worth almost $10,000. The new drone will be flown by members of RMES that are currently registered pilots with Transport Canada. There are several situations where the RPAS will be uses including: at fires to determine hot spots, search and rescue, reconnaissance and much more. We are excited to see how we can use this tool and provide public safety to residents.
Did you know? Annually, our 32-volunteer members respond to an average of 400 emergencies, including backcountry rescues in Kananaskis Country and the McLean Creek area. Our organization is driven by volunteers, who investment almost 15,000-hours annually to serving Redwood Meadows and the greater Bragg Creek area from weekly training nights and attendance at calls to PR events and administrative work related to calls.
Until next month, stay safe.
