OREGON — The Rotary Club of Oregon received a grant from Rotary District 6420. The funds received were used to purchase five full-body wet suits and three venting dive hoods for the Oregon Fire Protection District. The total grant amount was $2,445. The grant provided the Oregon Fire Department with much-needed water safety gear. The Oregon Fire Department responds to rescue operations, recoveries, and evidence searches in a sizeable 126-square-mile area with swift river currents, streams, and lakes. Other area municipalities also ask for assistance from the Oregon Fire Department. The additional wetsuits and dive hoods will allow certified fire personnel to respond to water-related emergencies, searches, and recovery safely. Much of the Ogle County area will benefit from trained fire personnel with this equipment.
The Oregon Fire Water Safety Equipment Grant project achieves the Rotary Foundation mission by improving health and safety within our community. The dive suits will allow safe training of local personnel and quick responses to natural and vehicle/boat emergencies. Safety awareness provided by the Oregon Fire Department is a valuable tool for the community.
