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Council Membe~w <br /> Mark A. Crabtree. Mayor <br />M. Gene Teaguc. Vice-Mayo[ <br />Bruce H. T. Dallas <br /> Elizabeth H. Haskell <br /> Terry I.. Roop <br /> <br />Martinsville <br />A CITY WITHOUT LIN IT.~ <br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br /> <br />Enclosure #2-a <br /> <br /> City Man. ager <br />Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. <br /> City Attorney <br /> David B. Worthy <br /> Clerk of Council <br />Johnathan B. Phillips <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Martinsville City Council realizes the importance of fire safety in that each <br />year, there are nearly 2 million fires in the United States. In these devastating fires, there are <br />approximately 108 civilian deaths per year in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, on <br />average, 100 firefighters are killed nationwide during fire suppression activities. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the mission of the Martinsville Fire Department is to save lives and protect <br />property. Modem, state-of-the-art firefighting equipment is an integral component of fire <br />department operations in mitigation of firefighter injuries and deaths, reduction of civilian <br />casualties, and conservation of property. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, during firefighting operations, firefighters are subjected to adverse environmental <br />conditions while searching for and rescuing fire victims. Fires produce toxic smoke, poor <br />visibility, extreme heat, and other barriers that hinder rapid and thorough efforts for optimal <br />probability of survival. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, with new innovation and technology, thermal imagery cameras are recognized <br />nationwide as a fire service standard for enhancement offirefighter duties. By looking through a <br />hand-held camera, these devices enable firefighters to see victims, even through dense and <br />potentially deadly smoke. Thermal imagery cameras are proven to save lives, reduce pain and <br />suffering, and result in the reduction of odds for firefighter mortality. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County,. a community <br />organization, has voluntarily come forth and graciously agreed to raise the necessary capital for <br />the procurement of this cutting-edge technology. At an expense of nearly $18,000, Altrusa <br />International will seek funds, through private contributions to equip the Martinsville Fire <br />Department with a thermal imagery camera. By doing so, the dtizens of Martinsville will enjoy <br />a new sense of security thanks to a community organization's need for serving the community. <br /> <br />BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session <br />assembled August 8, 2000, that Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County is <br />publicly recognized for extraordinary efforts in its vision for the community and <br />wholeheartedness in the initiative aforementioned. <br /> <br />John4han B. Phillips, Clerk of Council <br /> <br />August 8, 2000 <br />Date Adopted <br /> <br />55 West Church Street RO. Box I i 12 Marlinsviile. VA 24114-1112 540-656-5180 540-656-5280 F^x <br /> wwv,-.ci.nmrtinsvillc.va.us <br /> <br /> <br />