Escondido Fire Department Receives $19,000 Grant from San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for Life-Saving Technical Rope Rescue Equipment
Escondido, CA – The Escondido Fire Department recently received a generous $19,000 grant from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation. The funding was used to purchase advanced rope rescue equipment, including specialized descent and belay devices, along with 5,000 feet of 11mm life-safety rope. These tools will enhance the department’s ability to perform complex rescues in challenging environments such as cliffs, buildings, and confined spaces while offering improved safety and efficiency for both rescuers and those being rescued.
The mission of the Escondido Fire Department is to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education, and response. The addition of this advanced rope rescue equipment will allow our personnel to meet our mission statement more safely and effectively, and is deeply grateful to the San Diego Fire Regional Foundation for their continued support of firefighter safety and public service.
“This grant allows us to equip our firefighters with the tools they need to perform the most technical rescues with greater safety and confidence,” said Fire Chief John Tenger. “We are incredibly thankful for the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation’s support. Their continued investment in firefighter safety directly benefits our community and helps us save lives more effectively.”
This is not the first time the Escondido Fire Department has benefited from the Foundation’s generosity. In 2022, the department received a grant of nearly $35,000 to purchase battery-powered extrication tools, which significantly enhanced vehicle rescue capabilities and responder efficiency.
The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation has been a long-time partner and advocate for fire departments throughout the region, helping agencies like the Escondido Fire Department secure the resources they need to keep pace with evolving challenges and maintain high standards of emergency response.
About the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation
The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, which supports the entire County, has worked diligently since 1989 to make San Diego the safest county in the nation. This is accomplished by improving the system of fire and emergency services, making sure every resident, no matter where they live, has the same of quality service from our first responders.
“We could not have provided $7 million of fire, medical, rescue, and communications equipment and training, or funded over 40 fire safe councils’ efforts to prevent fires, without the generous support of local individuals, businesses, and foundations. I am proud that all we have accomplished is as a result of a tremendous community team effort.” Frank Ault, San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Board Chairman.
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