The Charbonneau Villager Newspaper 2020_May issue_Villager newspaper | Seite 17

THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 17 May 2020 son under the gear is still the same caring and professional firefighter medic or paramedic who wants to help you or your loved one get the necessary medical attention they re- quire. The decision to shift to this PPE comes in response to the uncertainty of medical supply chains and the need to preserve the PPE we wear for the unknown amount of time that this pandemic will continue. TVF&R By CHRISTINA LENT Firefi ghters, paramedics to wear more sustainable protective gear A s part of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s continued efforts to protect first re- sponders and patients from exposure and spread of COV- ID-19, our crews will begin using more sustainable personal protec- tive equipment (PPE) on the major- ity of our medical calls, which will help reduce the consumption of PPE supplies that have been chal- lenging to replenish. When responding to most medical calls, community members may see our firefighter medics and paramed- ics wearing PPE that includes a venti- Request for PPE donations COURTESY PHOTO Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s crews will begin using more sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) on the majority of their medical calls. lator mask, safety goggles, a face shield, gloves and a Tyvek suit. We understand that firefighters ar- riving in this protective equipment may come as a surprise to some, and we appreciate the community’s un- derstanding as we make this transi- tion with sustainability in mind. If you see one of our responders wear- ing this PPE, rest assure that the per- Due to continued national medical supply shortages, TVF&R is encour- aging residents and local businesses to consider donating new, unused PPE. As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our communities, our firefighter medics and paramedics need to wear specific gear on medical calls to help prevent exposure and spread of the highly contagious virus. Replenishing this gear has proven to be challenging, while vendors work as quickly as possible to fill orders but are unable to keep up with the unprecedented high demand. We are asking the public to please consider donating new, unused PPE that you do not currently need. Items we are looking for include: Q Surgical masks Q N-95 respirators and filters Q Other respirators (P100s, PAPRs) Q Face shields Q Splash shields Q Disposable medical gowns Q Tyvek suits Q Shoe booties/covers Q EMS gloves If you have any of these items that you are able to donate, please email [email protected] and include a de- scription of what items you have and the quantity. Our supply staff will then work with you to either sched- ule a pickup or arrange a delivery. All donations are tax deductible; receipts can be provided upon re- quest. In order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, please continue to fol- low the direction of health officials and Gov. Kate Brown’s executive or- der. Detailed COVID-19 information can be found at the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 website. Custom Designed Kitchens & Bathrooms • Residential Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Pressure Washer • Serving the Northwest for 30 years • Custom Woodwork Experience | Integrity | Solutions Business Law Elder Financial Abuse Consumer Protection Personal Injury 8755 SW Citizens Dr., Suite 202 Wilsonville 503-570-8755 www.wilsonvillelawyer.com 503-522-7978 canbypaintingllc.net “We build cabinets the old fashion way!” Noah Built the Ark without a computer. Remodeling: Our Specialty Customer Service: Our Priority Call to Schedule Your Free Estimate 503-266-2458 Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB#183990 24582 S. Barlow Road, Canby Kauffmanww.com CCB# 95273