Grant Funded Breathing Apparatus

SCBA’s are the lifeline for Firefighters in harmful atmospheres. Tonight is the inservice for Chelan Fire and Rescues grant awarded SCBA’s. These 49 new airpacks have the latest safety features and a higher capacity of air to allow us longer time inside a burning home to search for possible victims and attack the fire. Entiat and Orondo also received new airpacks in this cooperative grant. This is part of over $2.5 million in federal dollars Chelan Fire and Rescue has worked hard to get to protect our growing community over the last four years saving you the taxpayer money.