18 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER September 2021
TVF & R
By CHRISTINA LENT
FEMA grant-funded safety gear deployed to fi refi ghters
A total of 235 new Scott 3X Pro self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA ) and 700 air cylinders were recently deployed on all Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue frontline fire apparatus , thanks to a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant .
The grant application was submitted on behalf of all Washington County fire agencies by Forest Grove Fire & Rescue . Awarded grant funds were allocated to TVF & R , Forest Grove Fire & Rescue , Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District , Cornelius Fire Department , Cornelius Rural Fire Protection District , Gaston Rural Fire District , Banks Fire District , and Hillsboro Fire & Rescue to replace their current air pack equipment that was nearing and / or had reached their end of service life .
Extensive testing of multiple brands of SCBAs was performed before picking an option that included technological innovations and universal features that greatly improve firefighter performance and safety when battling fires .
Advancements include enhanced communication and amplification , which is critical to ensuring efficient and effective firefighting efforts and
Folks with TVF & R test the new air pack equipment .
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A FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant allows TVF & R to have new safety gear for firefighters .
A total of 235 new Scott 3X Pro self-contained breathing apparatus and 700 air cylinders were recently deployed on all TVF & R frontline fire apparatus . overall safety for responders . The selected air pack is also more ergonomic and lighter weight , allowing for a wider range of motion and reduced risk of injury .
“ Replacing our air packs to the Scott 3X Pro model will be a game changer when it comes to firefighter performance and safety ,” said TVF & R Respiratory Protection Program Coordinator John Lee , who led the deployment effort July 12 .
“ The new SCBAs have technologically advanced capabilities that far surpass our existing , aged equipment ,” he added . “ We are grateful for the coordinated effort by our Washington County fire agency partners , who helped secure the grant , making this SCBA replacement come to fruition .” The FEMA grant awarded to the Washington County fire agencies will cover 90 % of overall costs for the regional SCBA replacement , with each agency contributing to the remaining 10 % of the cost . By coordinating regionally , this also standardized equipment with all fire agencies , who often respond mutually on larger fires .
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