The San Carlos City government in Negros Occidental through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) donated firefighting equipment to San Carlos City Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire Fighters, Inc. (SCCFCVFFI) on Wednesday, March 10.

Mayor Renato Y. Gustilo handed the equipment to SCCFCVFFI chief Dionesio Go, which include two sets of 1 ½ inches Nozzle Pistol Grip, one set of 2 ½ inches Nozzle Pistol Grip, four pieces of 1 ½ fire hose by 50 feet, and two pieces of 2 ½ fire hose by 50 feet.

CDRRM Officer Joe Recalex Alingasa, Jr. said that this is the first time that said group received firefighting equipment from the city government and very timely with the observance of the Fire Prevention Month as a way of acknowledging their volunteerism and help in the community especially in times of calamity.

Alingasa added that this year they plan to conduct refresher courses for the Basic life Support and first aid training to the volunteers./WDJ