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The Province of Huaura, located in the Lima Region of Peru, has an approximate population of 264,367 inhabitants and is experiencing rapid urban growth. Currently, Huacho only has Fire Company No. 20, which has been operating since 1919. It currently has 100 volunteers, including trainees and active firefighters, who responded to 870 various emergencies in 2025, including 110 fires and 500 multiple accidents and emergencies of all types.
The venerable and century-old Fire Company No. 20 had a rescue unit, but in June 2019, this unit was involved in an accident while responding to a car accident on the Pan-American Highway. The unit was destroyed, and four volunteer firefighters were injured; one remains disabled to this day. This accident demonstrated that the units were in poor condition due to their age.
During 2025, the Fire Department responded to 870 emergencies, including 110 fires and more than 500 accidents and other emergencies.
The project proposes implementing a light rescue unit for rapid emergency response, equipped with the necessary technical tools to optimize response times, while also training 30 firefighters in hazardous materials and vehicle accidents.
Having a modern operational unit, appropriate tools, and optimal training for handling difficult situations would enable the Fire Department to provide an immediate response to highly complex emergencies in the Province of Huaura, thus helping to save lives.
The project would consist of implementing a rescue unit equipped with stretchers, immobilization equipment, rescue tools, etc.
Train volunteers in:
- HAZMAT (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS), first response, operations, technicians, specialists;
- VEHICLE RESCUE, high-angle rescue, confined spaces in rivers and at sea;
- BASIC FIRST AID, pre-hospital care, and HEMORRHAGE CONTROL
4. SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
Incorporation of the equipment into the inventory of the Meritorious and Centennial Fire Company No. 20
The project will be sustained by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Rotary Club, the Heroes in Red Association, and the Meritorious and Centennial Fire Company No. 20, who will be responsible for the maintenance of the unit and tools.
Training of 30 volunteer firefighters
The beneficiaries would be the population of the Province of Huaura, totaling 264,327 inhabitants.
The firefighters will receive training and use the necessary tools to respond to emergencies.
The project cost would be $94,420.00. The project will strengthen the emergency, disaster, and accident response capabilities of the venerable and century-old Fire Company No. 20 Huacho-Peru.
Rotary's Area of â₀‹â₀‹Focus
The project will address the area of â₀‹â₀‹concern of disease prevention and treatment, specifically the component of disaster response, by saving lives and protecting community safety.
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