By North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Proper No. 12 Whiskey program helps fund new battery-powered extrication tools for emergency responders
The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) has received a $10,000 grant from the Proper No. 12 Whiskey One For All program for the second consecutive year, helping the department enhance its emergency response capabilities.
Representatives from Proper No. 12 Whiskey visited RCVFD Station 1 on June 17 to present the grant and meet with firefighters, responders, and board members. The funding supports the purchase of essential safety gear, life-saving equipment, and station improvements for volunteer fire departments.
This year’s grant enabled RCVFD to purchase two new battery-powered extrication tools, commonly known as the “Jaws of Life.” The equipment will be used in vehicle accidents and other rescue situations throughout the department’s service area west of Fort Collins.
According to the department, the new tools will improve response capabilities during emergencies where rapid vehicle access can make a critical difference for trapped occupants.
The One For All program provides direct financial support to fire departments across the country, helping agencies offset rising equipment and operational costs.
More information about the program is available at https://propertwelveoneforall.com/en/home.
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Source: Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Facebook announcement.