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In early 2009, REDS Chief David Pease and Rodger Harrison of the
organization
Paramedics for Children started a conversation about
a rescue truck that was being outfitted to go to Guatemala.
Paramedics for Children needed equipment for the truck: just as
importantly, they needed people that had the expertise to train
the Guatemalan Rescate personnel. With the generosity of a number
sponsors (click here for sponsor list)
the truck was outfitted with a variety of rescue tools, both hand and power.
On August 2, 2009, 11 experienced instructors left Raleigh and
Miami for Guatemala City:
- REDS: David Pease, Luke Steele, Shannon Orndorff, Jamie Smith
- REDS/Harlowe Fire Department: Chuck Webb
- REDS/Eastern Wake Fire Department: Mike Arnold
- REDS/Goldsand Rural Fire Department: Craig Salvesen
- Creedmoor Fire Department: Mike Allen
- Rocky Mount Fire Department/Battleboro Fire Department: Cory Strange
- Moore County Public Safety/Pinebluff Fire Department: Joe Mancos
- Bruce Pearce
We found a highly motivated and talented group of dedicated people
who pushed the instructors and much as the instructors pushed the
students. As we teach them the techniques and skills required to
use the tools on the new Rescue Truck, we are also learning -
about the culture, the people, and even a little Espanol!
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