Argentina Volunteer Firefighter Equipment Drive

Rotaract Club of Reno

Who/What is Rotaract?

• Fellowship through Service• College students and young professionals

ages 18-30• Professional development• Community service

– Local• Food drives• Sponsored large family for Christmas

– International• Fire Equipment Drive• Polio Pinky Fun Run

Needed Equipment

• Clothing– Helmets– Gloves– Boots– Jackets– Goggles– Face Shields

Needed Equipment

• Hoses and Nozzles– Currently researching compatibility and

possible adaptors

• Breathing/Rescue Equipment– Compatibility and Serviceability a definite

issue

Timeline

• Receive donations by February 1, 2012– Rotaract can pick up– Storage until shipped is available

Funding Needs

• Shipping Costs - $4-5K

• New Equipment - $9K per set

• Currently have a fundraiser planned to pay for shipping costs

• Monetary donations at www.renorotaract.org

Benefits of Project

• Immediate help replacing unsafe equipment and/or lack of equipment

• Sets up future training exchange possibilities

• Raises awareness about firefighting conditions in other countries

• Sets the bar high for Rotaract to continue making a large impact

Questions?

• Contact info– Travis Phelps, International Service Director

• 916-204-6685internationalservice@renorotaract.org

– David White, President• president@renorotaract.org

– www.renorotaract.org

• Thank You!!!!