Central Cascades Fire & EMS

Klamath County
Request: $85,000

We are in need of a 4wd, 4 dr, crew cab pickup with tool boxes and water tank for Community Risk Reduction efforts, Fuels Reduction/Mitigation and Crew/Staff use. Capable of towing our Fuels Reduction Trailer throughout the community and region as we continue to work to reduce wildfire risks, improved response and recovery capabilities through community education and hands on efforts.  We have limited vehicles for staff use and currently our only similar vehicle is being used on a wildfire conflagration supporting firefighters. This limits our ability to continue local fuels reduction/mitigation and public education efforts to make the local community safer.  We continue to be creative but cannot continue to expect our dedicated volunteers to use their personal vehicles for fire district business. This vehicle will allow personnel to continue these efforts as well as provide a staff vehicle to tow our fuels mitigation tool trailer and also provide a ready water source for increased safety during fuels reduction work.  Volunteer staff continue to work for the safety and betterment of the community without pay. Your support and assistance is greatly appreciated.