Project Code Red

The Alaskan Need:

• 100 communities have little or no fire protection.
Alaska’s fire deaths are 300% of the national average.
In 1996, the rate was actually 700% higher.
64% of the fire fatalities occurred in rural Alaska.
126 Alaskans lost their lives to fires between 1990 and 1998.
$250,000 fire trucks become stuck in boggy tundra or deep snow.
Chemical extinguishers often freeze solid.
Fire damage in 1998 was over $69 million.

The Solution:

The Micro-Rural Fire Department (Project Code Red)

• Delivers 600 gallons of eco-safe fire fighting foam.
Recharges in 5 minutes for less than $100.
Safely fights fire from a range of 75 feet.
Needs no engines or electric motors.
Equips 5 fire fighters with fully outfitted trailers.
Transports by ATV, snow machine, pickup or hand.
Easily accesses boardwalks and trails.
UL tested to 40 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit).
Provides state certified training for 10 firefighters.
Ships in container that doubles as insulated/heated firehouse.

All this for 70% less than a $250,000 new fire truck without taking into account the cost of building the firehouse for that fire truck, shipping and training.

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Selection Application Form

To get on the Project Code Red waiting list, please complete and submit the Selection Application Form. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Winona Beesing, Project Code Red Coordinator, at 800-478-2332 ext. 853 or wbeesing@akvillage.com.