13 posted on 6/18/02 7:36 AM Eastern by Snow Bunny
Donation Information
Volunteer firefighters around the region are in need of supplies.
Items needed include:
chain saws
bar oil, two-cycle oil,
90-weight gear oil
chaps
21/2-gallon gas cans
chains, 18 and 20 inches
oil - 5W40, SAE30 and 15W40
washer fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid (type F and Dextron), antifreeze
money for gasoline
flat-head axes; metal garden rakes; long-handled, round-tipped shovels
soda pop, sausage sticks, beef jerky
electrical and duct tape
dish soap, laundry soap
binoculars
Gold Bond powder, hand lotion, Chapstick
bandannas, suspenders, underwear sizes 31-38, thick socks,
industrial work boots sizes 11-13 (no steel toes),
T-shirts, leather gloves
spray bottles, Windex, paper towels, tissue, bungee cords,
39- and 55-gallon trash bags, Ziploc bags
copy paper, copier,
HP 15 and 17 cartridges
Post-it notes, 81/2 x 11 legal pads, pens, clipboards
paper plates, napkins, cups, forks, knives and spoons.
safety glasses or goggles with NO VENTS (clear and sunglass lens)
floodlights 1,000 amps or greater
adhesive bandages (cloth, not plastic)
Items needed by the Salvation Army Food Wagon:
Plastic or foam cups, Aleve or ibuprofen (sealed/unopened), sponges, plastic knives, forks and
spoons, skinless chicken, hamburger patties, lunch meats, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo), hamburger/hot dog buns, olive oil, grated cheese, canned vegetables and beans (larger cans are better), margarine, salt, "to go" boxes, eggs, potatoes, fruit, or
cash donations to Ute Pass Fire Relief Fund, 7855 Bluff Road, Cascade, CO 80809. For information, 684-9295.
Drop points:
Colorado Springs Fire Station 5, 29th Street and Colorado Avenue.
WalMart, 707 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs
Java Junction, U.S. 24, Woodland Park
Woodland Park Volunteer Fire Department
(Northeast)
Divide Volunteer Fire Department
Lake George Volunteer Fire Department
4-Mile Volunteer Fire Department