The above picture provides an idea of what our emergency responders endure. It is usual for water to leak from hose connections, forming ice in winter conditions. Cold, miserable, physically demanding… thank you fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement for everything you do. EIS situated between water supply point and the second pumping truck. EIS provides safe haven, hot or cold drinks, high energy snacks and replenishment.Larkspur Fire water tender unloading into a portable tank. It unfolds but is not “inflatable” as reported by media. These are commonly used to establish water supply in rural areas.Distance from portable water supply to actual fire was over 3000 feet with EIS supporting first responders at multiple stations.
Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) offers customers the option to contribute toward Operation Round Up. Bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar. Maximum $12/year with an average of $6/year. Your contributions make a difference in our community! Thanks to you, Emergency Incident Support (EIS) received $5000 from Operation Round Up. All of your contributions Read More…
Today we served around 35 emergency responders from Tri-County, Ellicott, Edison, Hanover, Big Sandy, Calhan, Cimmaron Hills, and Fountain fire departments. These incidents can be long and exhausting. EIS brought water, coffee, sports drinks, prepackaged snacks, beef jerky, and Skittles of course. Thank you Village Inn for supplying fresh coffee. We initially served from our Read More…
We kept 45 firefighters going strong with snacks and hydration as they battled an extensive structure fire today in chilly conditions for hours. Hanover Fire was primary with mutual aid from Security, Fountain, Stratmoor Hills, and Ellicott Fire.
