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Hello, In behalf of our volunteer fire brigade we would like to ask for your help If you or your fire station has old gear sitting around that no one uses or gear that is marked for garbage disposal please consider donating it to us or another volunteer fire brigade that is less fortunate. We are in the Philippines and do not have the advances in technology and gear that is easily available like in the US or UK. We have mainly coveralls and a hose with a tanker to fight a fire. We are trying to comply with NFPA standards but Emergency Response is still in its infancy here.
Your old gear could save the lives of those in countries or places that do not have any gear at all, for instance, a donated a gear (from Capt. Busy) saved the life of one of our firefighters during a firefighting. Molten asphalt was poured on the back of a firefighter and he was ok. Normally that firefighter would not be wearing protective gear because the gear is simple not available or far too expensive.
one firemans trash is anothers treasure.
One of our Firefighter Paramedics is an American that volunteers here in the Philippines, his family has agreed to ship boxed of equipment to us or if you would like to donate to us we can help you find the nearest Balikbayan Shipping to the Philippines. Our Website is: www.pasig-alliance.co.nr and we are registered with the Philippines and we can issue you a receipt for your donations.
Thank you and God bless you!
Michael F. Vito
Fire Officer-in-Charge
Pasig Alliance Volunteer Fire Brigade
Pasig City
Your old gear could save the lives of those in countries or places that do not have any gear at all, for instance, a donated a gear (from Capt. Busy) saved the life of one of our firefighters during a firefighting. Molten asphalt was poured on the back of a firefighter and he was ok. Normally that firefighter would not be wearing protective gear because the gear is simple not available or far too expensive.
one firemans trash is anothers treasure.
One of our Firefighter Paramedics is an American that volunteers here in the Philippines, his family has agreed to ship boxed of equipment to us or if you would like to donate to us we can help you find the nearest Balikbayan Shipping to the Philippines. Our Website is: www.pasig-alliance.co.nr and we are registered with the Philippines and we can issue you a receipt for your donations.
Thank you and God bless you!
Michael F. Vito
Fire Officer-in-Charge
Pasig Alliance Volunteer Fire Brigade
Pasig City
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Permalink Reply by Jason McDonald on
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When I first arrived in the Philippines for Balikatan I was shocked when I seen firefighters responding to fires wearing whatever they had. Only a few people had complete turnout gear and I was shocked to see that volunteers were the first to respond and then BFP finally responded after about 20 or so minutes.
When I moved to the Philippines I thought, how could I help so I joined a fire brigade and ever since I have enjoyed working with fellow firefighters that have a ton of practical experience and still decide to risk their lives with only a helmet and bunker is they are lucky people. Before I came here I could not imagine fighting a 3rd alarm fire or larger with only a hose for water. Its been a great experience and I know I will have many more years volunteering as a firefighter.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Vito on
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Yes, we are lucky to have Jason McDonald being a part of our volunteer fire brigade. Jason is a retired captain of the United Air Force, also a certified firefighter and paramedic who is helping out in our group in our training, administration and operations.
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