Rio Seco, Magellan’s Region of Chile (Dec. 2005 – Sept. 2006) 

Last year's project brought us to the southernmost tip of South America, in a location called Rio Seco, Punta Arenas, Chile.

A fire in November 2005 destroyed the only Elementary School of this small town.  The residents of Rio Seco did not have a fire department and the nearest firefighters had to come from Punta Arenas, over a half hour away from town.

After this devastating fire to their School, the Rio Seco residents got together and asked for help in organizing their first fire station.

CAFSA, responded to the call for help by sending 487 kilograms of firefighter gear.  That was enough personal protective equipment to help Rio Seco and three other municipal fire departments: Torres del Payne, Laguna Blanca and San Gregorio.

A total value for the project was $89,000.00

Rio Seco project photos

Trinidad, Casanare – Colombia (Jan. 2004 – Feb. 2005)

The call for help came from Colombia, in a small town called Trinidad, in the province of Casanare.  They were starting their own fire department and were in need of Personal Protective Equipment and supplies for more then 20 firefighters.

CAFSA responded to the call for help by sending enough equipment for every volunteer firefighter.

Trinidad project photos

Paz de Ariporo, Casanare – Colombia (Jan. 2004 – Feb. 2005)

The department needed help with Personal Protective Equipment (Boots, Gloves, Helmets, Jackets and Pants) and supplies for more then 30 firefighters.

CAFSA responded by sending enough Personal Protective Equipment for each volunteer firefighter.

Paz de Ariporo photos

Santiago, Chile Station #18 Santiago Volunteer Fire Department

CAFSA sent approximately 70 complete sets of Personal Protective Equipment (Boots, Gloves, Helmets, Jackets and Pants) and supplies for more than 70 firefighters.

CAFSA also aided with arranging the purchase of 20 Breathing Apparatus 2.2.

Santiago project photos