Mon. Dec 28th 2009
Each year President Township Volunteer Fire Department (PTVFD) applies for a grant from the Office Of The State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
In 2009 PTVFD was awarded a grant allowing the purchase of heavy rescue tools.
After demos from 2 manufacturer representatives and careful consideration PTVFD purchased through GENESIS RESCUE SYSTEMS a MACH - III Outlaw Simo Pump, Genesis-C160 Cutter, and a Genesis S50 Spreader.
The MACH - III Outlaw Simo Pump offers 2 (two) tool simultaneous use. It also has 2 (two) separate pumping circuits that operate independently. With a patented overdrive that allows one tool to be operated at twice the speed.
The Genesis - C160 cutter weighs 30lbs and produces 110,000lbs of cutting force giving one of the highest strength to weight ratios. It is equipped with a rotating handle allowing the cutter to be used in any position.
The Genesis S50 Spreader weighs 44lbs and is equipped with a "D" handle which is collapsible. The tips allow for 3 different angles and are wider to reduce tearing during spreading.
Sorce- www.genesisrescue.com/index.asp
Crews received tools December 27,2009 and instructed on proper use and care. After training, the tools have been properly stored on Truck 21, and are ready for use when called upon.
Further information on the OSFC grant.
Organizations meeting the following definitions will be considered for grant eligibility:
- Volunteer Fire Company - A nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in this Commonwealth which provides fire protection or rescue services and which may offer other voluntary emergency services within this Commonwealth. Voluntary emergency services provided by a volunteer fire company may include voluntary ambulance and voluntary rescue services. (Grant awards shall be not less than $2,500 and not more than $15,000 for each eligible volunteer fire company.)
- Volunteer Ambulance Service - Any nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in this Commonwealth, which is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is not associated or affiliated with any hospital and which is regularly engaged in the provision of emergency medical services, including basic life support or advanced life support services and the transportation of patients within this Commonwealth. (Grant awards shall be not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000 per volunteer ambulance service.)
- Volunteer Rescue Companies - A nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in this Commonwealth that provides rescue services as part of the response to fires and/or vehicle accidents within this Commonwealth. (Grant awards shall be not less than $2,500 and not more than $15,000 for each eligible volunteer rescue company.
Source - www.osfc.state.pa.us
| 
