6/15/18

The American Hose Company #1, Ashland, is asking for help from the community, to purchase equipment that will give them better perspective in a fire situation. 

According to Skook News, the department is looking to a purchase a new thermal imaging cameras that can be used during "0" visibility conditions. 

In 2001, the American Hose Company #1 Ashland, purchased a then new thermal imaging camera through a Community Partnership that included 45 businesses that helped raise funds for the equipment through monetary contributions. 

The new camera that they are looking to purchase costs anywhere from $4,000 to $9,000. It also comes with new technologies that have since been added since the camera used currently. 

Any business or local resident wishing to contribute to the purchase, can do so by mailing their contribution to:

M and T Bank
C/O American Hose Camera Fund
804 Centre Street
Ashland, PA 17921 - Make Checks payable to "American Hose Camera Fund"