A local volunteer fire department is used to stepping up when their community needs help. Now, the Garfield Volunteer Fire Department is turning to their neighbors for help in purchasing compliant gear to stay safe.
The Garfield Volunteer Fire Department was told that all of their bunker gear is not compliant and out of date during a recent training. A lot of the bunker gear dates back to the 1990s. The department is in need of new gear to help their nine volunteer firefighters safely respond to emergencies.
“The department has a limited budget that is predominately used for fuel and truck maintenance," said fundraiser organizer Sarah Johnson. "All members of the department are volunteers and at a moment's notice drop what they are doing to help others."
To view the GoFundMe, please visit: https://gf.me/v/c/lmgs/bunker-gear-for-the-garfield-volunteer-fire-dept
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From the GoFundMe page...
"At a recent Firefighter 1 training, the Garfield Volunteer Fire Department was informed that all of their bunker gear is out of date and not compliant. Most of their gear dates back to the 1990s. One set of bunker gear runs around $2,400 and there are currently 9 volunteer firefighters, which adds up very quickly. The department has a limited budget that is predominately used for fuel and truck maintenance."