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August 8, 2000 <br /> <br />mailer with the water project. We're working hard every day. I invite you to the <br /> <br />Strategic Planning Retreat and the Town Meetings." <br /> <br />Council considered adoption of a Resolution. in support of plans by the <br /> <br />Martinsville-Henry County Altrusa Club to raise funds to purchase thermal imaging <br /> <br />cameras for the Martinsville Fire Department. Council Member Dallas moved to <br /> <br />adopted the following Resolution; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the <br /> <br />following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferrill, <br /> <br />Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None: <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Martinsville City Council realizes the importance <br />of fire safety in that each year, there are nearly 2 million fires in the <br />United States. In these devastating fires, there are approximately <br />108 civilian deaths per year in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <br />Additionally, on average, 100 firefighters are killed nationwide <br />during fire suppression activities. <br />WHEREAS, the mission of the Martinsville Fire Department is to <br />save lives and protect property. ~ Modern, state-of-the-art <br />firefighting equipment is an integral component of fire department <br />operations in mitigation of firefighter injuries and deaths, reduction <br />of civilian casualties, and conservation of property. <br />WHEREAS, during firefighting operations, firefighters are <br />subjected to adverse environmental conditions while searching for <br />and rescuing fire victims. Fires produce toxic smoke, poor <br />visibility, extreme heat, and other barriers that hinder rapid and <br />thorough efforts for optimal probability of survival. <br />WHEREAS, with new innovation and technology, thermal imagery <br />cameras are recognized nationwide as a fire service standard for <br />enhancement of firefighter duties. By looking through a hand-held <br />camera, these devices enable firefighters to see victims, even <br />through dense and potentially deadly smoke. Thermal imagery <br />cameras are proven to save lives, reduce pain and suffering, and <br />result in the reduction of odds for firefighter mortality. <br />WHEREAS, Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County, <br />a community organization, has voluntarily come forth and <br />graciously agreed to raise the necessary capital for the <br />procurement of this cutting-edge technology. At an expense of <br />nearly $18,000, Altrusa International will seek funds, through <br />private contributions to equip the Martinsville Fire Department with <br />a thermal imagery camera. By doing so, the citizens of Martinsville <br /> <br /> <br />