Firefighters and Paramedics in Central America could use a hand.
Mutual Aid You Can Really Get Behind
As we all know, the first 72 hours after a major event is the most critical time. Emergency managers in the U.S. spend considerable time, effort and resources trying to convince people to build 72 hour kits for home use during a major incident, knowing that it will be at least that long before disaster teams can begin to respond, even here in the developed world.
AMEDICAusa knows that is especially true when considering international disaster relief. That is why we concentrate on efforts to support, equip and train the Firefighters, Paramedics and other Emergency Services in Guatemala. We think of it as building a nationwide 72 hour kit.
Firefighters and Paramedics in Guatemala
Professional, caring, brave and dedicated to their job they answer to the same calling: to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens. The Difference? They do their job, often at great risk, without access to much of the modern equipment that we take for granted. Personal protective gear, SCBA, hose, nozzles and medical equipment are in short supply. Even apparatus, such as fire engines and ambulances, must often be cobbled together from other vehicles to make do.
Three ways you can help
Cash Donations Once we receive Equipment donations, we still have to make repairs, clean it up and then transport it to Guatemala. That costs money. A few dollars gets us a long way!
Once we receive Equipment donations, we still have to make repairs, clean it up and then transport it to Guatemala. That costs money. A few dollars gets us a long way!
Fire and Rescue Equipment Donations From Fire engines and ambulances to turnout gear and syringes, if you have it we almost certainly need it. Fire Hose and Nozzles are always in short supply. Your used gear and supplies can make a real difference in Central America.
Get “Fully Involved” We are always looking for Fire and EMS volunteers to come to Guatemala and train with the Guatemalan Firefighters and Paramedics. Make your next vacation an experience of a lifetime by volunteering with us, helping our brothers and sisters in Guatemala, and getting a tax deduction in the bargain!
Respectfully Dedicated to the Memory of:
Fire Officer Carlos Archila Vicente González
1961 – 2014
Firefighter Rollyn Edílzar Morataya
1989 – 2014
32 Compañía, CVB, Patulul, Guatemala
Died in the line of Duty: August 2014
On 22 August, 2014, Fire Officer Archila and Firefighter Morataya
were operating at a reported gas leak in a local restaurant in
Patulul, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala. After they had successfully
evacuated the occupants, the leaking propane cylinder inside
the structure caught fire and exploded. Both firefighters suffered
massive burns and succumbed to their injuries within days.
Rest in Peace, Brothers.
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From Fire engines and ambulances to turnout gear and syringes, if you have it we almost certainly need it. Fire Hose and Nozzles are always in short supply. Your used gear and supplies can make a real difference in Central America.
We are always looking for Fire and EMS volunteers to come to Guatemala and train with the Guatemalan Firefighters and Paramedics. Make your next vacation an experience of a lifetime by volunteering with us, helping our brothers and sisters in Guatemala, and getting a tax deduction in the bargain!
Respectfully Dedicated to the Memory of:
Fire Officer Carlos Archila Vicente González
1961 – 2014
Firefighter Rollyn Edílzar Morataya
1989 – 2014
32 Compañía, CVB, Patulul, Guatemala
Died in the line of Duty: August 2014
On 22 August, 2014, Fire Officer Archila and Firefighter Morataya
were operating at a reported gas leak in a local restaurant in
Patulul, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala. After they had successfully
evacuated the occupants, the leaking propane cylinder inside
the structure caught fire and exploded. Both firefighters suffered
massive burns and succumbed to their injuries within days.
Rest in Peace, Brothers.
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