OFDA - Purchases and Contributions
Here are some of the ways the Oakham Fire Department Association has been able to help our brave firefighters and dedicated EMTs. What you see here would not be possible without your help and support.
02/2016 - LUCAS 2 (automated compression device) - $6,300
07/2015 - Stearns Water Rescue Vests - $365
Summary of Association's Major Purchases 2002 - 2013
03/2002 - Jonsered Roof Saw - $1,519
Cuts ventilation holes faster and with dramatic improvement to firefighter safety.
12/2003 - Rescue Alive Sled for cold water rescues - $1,495
Keeps both rescuers and victims above water during ice water rescues.
11/2004 - New Snow Tracks for the Polaris Ranger (initial payment) $1,000
07/2005 - New Snow Tracks for the Polaris Ranger (final payment) $1,950.34 (Total $2,950.34)
Allows the Polaris Ranger to transport rescuers & victims through heavy snow conditions.
01/2005 - Lettering & Reflective Stripe for the Forestry truck (21F1) - $500
06/2005 - 12' x 20' Canopy Tent for rehab site - $284.32
08/2005 - Electric Dryer for Fire Station (used) $75
11/2005 - 7' Arched Ramps for the Polaris Ranger transport trailer - $147
12/2005 - Poly Windshield & Roof for the Polaris Ranger - $467.98
Keeps weather elements, brush and tree branches off of rescuers and victims.
12/2006 - Welding - New floor for Chief's Vehicle (Blazer) - $200
01/2007 - Power Winch & Trailer Receiver for the Polaris Ranger - $804.98
02/2007 - Paint for the Engine 2 renovation - $386 **
03/2007 - Rhino Liner & Ziebart Undercoating for Forestry (21F1) - $700
05/2007 - Lettering, Logo & Siren for Chief's vehicle (Blazer) - $900
09/2007 - Hurst Extrication Tools "Jaws of Life" (split cost w/ Town of Oakham) - $5,000
10/2007 - Engine 2 Rehabilitation (VFS Tech) - $4,600 **
05/2009 - New Springs Front & Rear of Engine 2 (split cost w/ Town) - $1,733.53 **
10/2008 - Strobe Lights for Engine 2 - $656 **
12/2008 - Welding for cab repair for Engine 2 - $1,150 **
05/2009 - Light Bar for Chief's Vehicle (Explorer C21-1) - $1,294
10/2009 - New valves on pump for Engine 2 - $1,164.03 **
01/2010 - 2 Mustang Ice Commander Ice Rescue Suits - $1,250
02/2011 - 2 Mustang Ice Commander Ice Rescue Suits - $1,250
Keeps rescuers warm and dry when they need to go into icy waters
04/2011 - Hose Reel & Plumbing Upgrade Project for Forestry truck (21F1) - $1,021.16
02/2013 - SafAlert Notifier Software (set-up for 1st year) - $149
Sends audio copies of the fire tones to all the member's cell phones in a text message.
03/2013 - Dell Optiplex 3010 Desktop Computer - $512
Dedicated computer to run 2 software packages 24/7.
05/2013 - Res-Q-Jack Space Saver Jacks & Stabilizers kit - $4,985
Used to stabilzed and lift overturned vehicles or fallen structures to free a trapped victim.
** Engine 2 repairs noted above refer the the current 21E2, a 1976 Duplex/Continental/Murphy. This truck was purchased used in "Out Of Service" condition in 2008 to temporarily replace our previously disabled Chevrolet Engine 2. With many hours of hard work by OFDA members, the current Engine 2 was brought back to life.