Posts Tagged Nicaraguan

Clean water, something we take for granted

May 24

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Causes, ERSLA, First Aid & Medical | No Comments

As supporters or ERSLA, Rescue Response Gear would like to pass along the following information about a great clean water project that we enjoy being a part of.

Clean water is something we take for granted in the developed world. In Nicaragua, where water is often drawn from streams, springs and wells, purity can never be assured. As a consequence young children commonly suffer from water borne diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or protozoa, many of which are intestinal parasites. Once their immune systems have been weakened due to malnutrition they are subject to respiratory diseases like pneumonia and asthma. According to the World Health Organization, diarrheal disease is responsible for the deaths of 1.8 million people every year. It is estimated that 88% of these deaths are attributable to unsafe water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and are mostly concentrated in children in developing countries.

ERSLA.ORG facilitates the delivery of simple but effective water filters to Nicaraguan families at risk. For the price of a holiday gift, you can help prevent this needless suffering by providing water filters to one or more families in one of the most impoverished countries in the world. Local firefighters are teaming up with ERSLA to help identify the families most at risk and provide them with a water filtration system that will keep them safe and healthy. Simple, yet effective, these water filtration systems can eliminate up to 99.88% of water born disease agents. They filter enough water for the daily use of a typical family. The filter is produced in Nicaragua under the highest standards of quality control and can last for more than 5 years. Each $50.00 donation will purchase a ceramic water filter system for a needy family. The filters will be delivered to the families by local firefighters. In addition to delivering filters, the firemen map the GPS coordinates of each home, inspect wiring and provide safety education.

How you can Contribute?

For more information email us at info@ersla.org
or call 478-787-4889.

To donate, go to www.ersla.org and click the “Donate Now” button to pay through paypal, or send a check to:

BFF/ERSLA
c/o Bend Fire Department
Condega Project
1212 SW SimpsonBend, OR 97702

Tags: cause, Clean Water, ERSLA, fire department, medical, News, Nicaraguan, rescue response gear

ERSLA Emergency Response Services for Latin America _ Clean Water

Nov 12

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Causes, Services & Education | 2 Comments

A message to all members of ERSLA Emergency Response Services for Latin America and those who would like to be

RELAX WITH A GLASS OF WINE AND ENJOY WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISANS, WHILE HELPING GET CLEAN WATER FOR THOSE IN NEED!

November 20th, stop at Studioplex, in Old Fourth Ward, 659 Auburn Ave., Lofts 103 and 104, during the Old Fourth Ward 4th Friday Art Walk in Atlanta GA to enjoy the work of local artists featuring Lorikay Stone from Lorikay Photography www.lorikayphotography.com and learn about various wines from the people of Wine Tonite! All while helping families in need in Nicaragua.

Come to Studioplex, Old Fourth Ward 4th Friday Art Walk at 6:00 pm begin your stroll of the artwork, stay until 7:00 pm to casually sip various wines and then hang out until 8:00 pm for a wine presentation by certified specialist of wine Ed Thralls.

The participants of this special wine tasting are individuals, part of the local team of ERSLA, Emergency Response Services for Latin America. They are helping us to raise awareness about the need for simple ceramic water filter systems for families that currently do not have safe drinking water. Your donations during the Art Walk can help improve the health of people who currently do not have safe drinking water for their families.

Each $50 donation will purchase a complete water filter system for a needy family. The water filter systems will be delivered to the families by local Nicaraguan firefighters who set them up over the holidays.

Attendance to the special event at Art Walk is Free but with your donation of $20.00 you will receive a ticket to experience wine from the Latin American nations of Chile and Argentina chosen by the wonderful people of Wine Tonite!

Visit ERSLA Emergency Response Services for Latin America

Tags: cause, emergency response, ERSLA, News, Nicaraguan

Community and Why?

Oct 23

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Agros, Video | 1 Comment

Many have asked me what the purpose of the Rescue Response Team (RRT) videos. The answer is quite simple; community. Having been with an active SAR team for many years and associated with others for as long, it struck me that are a ton of stories to be told; some from the technicians and members of the team, and others from the patient or injured person themselves.

My core heart is to see transformation in the hearts of men and women all over the world. Transformation of our hearts, our culture… our lives. Jesus said the Truth will set you free. Serving and transformation go hand in hand. Changing lives only occur when our lives our put on the firing line of community with others. A perfect example of this is a Search-and-Rescue team.

I put my vision out there and spoke with a friend of mine (Eli Pyke of Zion Pictures) and the same hope of freedom was heard from him. Thus, the first project of hope began and the Rescue Response Team had it’s first call out. The bulk of the projects are given to the members of RRT, to have them place their heart, emotions and energies out there. Matt, the Team Leader, is perfect example of strength, honor and service. This is why he is Team Leader, respect and honor is given him, because he whole heartedly gives to others without asking for anything in return.

True community that expects transformation, must give first. This giving must cost them something; a sacrifice if you will. Putting the patient first must mean everything else done from that point on is to serve that one person. A community of service is not one person or idea, but many working together to perform and give blessings. Yes, a leader is needed, but only as far as to cultivate the makings of a vision and that vision is performed by many. Narcissism has no place in community.

I wanted the heart and sound of service; thus communication, patient treatment, rigging for the rescue and transporting of the patient for medical help is all part of the scope. Music, light, angles, and sometimes… the quietness of just listening to the wind through the trees are enough to tell the tale. Love, Light and Melody.

I hope this helps. In short, God transforms our lives, but He needs vessels of clay, willing to perform tasks others are not willing to do. Thus, the projects are “dedicated to everyone who risks their lives to rescue those in need”. And this my friends, can be anywhere and everywhere; inspire and implement solutions.

Lance

Tags: community, Nicaraguan, rescue response gear, Rescue Response Team, search and rescue, Video

Emergency Response Solutions for Latin American

Oct 3

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Ascenders/Belay/Rappel, Causes, Firefighter Safety & Survival, Services & Education | No Comments

Although ERSLA is working with a number of NGO’s, there is a core group of individuals directly involved. Each comes with their own set of skills, talents and histories, but share a single focus of sustainability. I recently met up with Mark Taylor (North American Director for ERSLA and Training Chief for Bend Fire Department in Bend Oregon) to discuss not only ERSLA’s involvement within the constructs of the Nicaraguan emergency response community, but also how Rescue Response Gear can come along side of ERSLA as well. For more on what ERSLA is about and see the work being done within the Latin American borders visit their website.