Citrus County Fire Rescue receives donation and grant
ABOVE LEFT: CCFR purchases lifesaving equipment with grant funds. L-R: Patrick Gaule, CCFR driver engineer/paramedic; Captain Brian Sanders, CCFR emergency medical technician; Lieutenant Jon Ehnis, CCFR paramedic; and Kevin Scott, CCFR driver engineer/paramedic.
ABOVE RIGHT: The Home Depot donates fans to CCFR. L-R: Julie Shutt, Home Depot employee; Brandon Schwing, CCFR driver engineer; CCFR Fire Chief Craig Stevens; CCFR Lieutenant Jesse Mullis; Rudy Hajaistron, CCFR firefighter; John Troy, Home Depot Inventory Control Coordinator; and CCFR Battalion Chief Lucas Williams.
CCFR awarded $12,399 grant
In November 2020, Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) was awarded an Emergency Medical Services County Grant in the amount of $12,399 from the Florida Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.
The purpose of this grant is to improve and expand pre-hospital emergency medical services. The grant money was recently used to purchase several Airtraq brand cameras and laryngoscopes, in various sizes, to facilitate intubation processes and improve visibility during critical intubation procedures.
All CCFR personnel have received training on the new equipment with the provider of this medical technology. It has been placed in service to assist with providing the best pre-hospital care possible.
The Home Depot donates 5 heavy duty fans to CCFR
In April, The Home Depot #6332 in Crystal River, Florida donated five heavy duty direct drive drum fans to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
These fans, which have a value of approximately $1,095, will be used at Station 9 (DeRosa), Station 20 (Pine Ridge), Station 3 (Homosassa), Station 23 (Kensington), and Station 5 (Hernando).
Since 2019, this The Home Depot location has donated approximately $3,865 worth of materials and equipment to CCFR, which have included 165 smoke alarms, 3 gas grills, lumber, paint, and other supplies.
To learn more about Citrus County Fire Rescue services, call (352) 527-5406.