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MISSION: "B.R.A.V.E. Foundation, improving fire and life saving services in developing countries."
PURPOSE: The B.R.A.V.E. Foundation is a volunteer driven organization seeking to improve the efforts of firefighters and medical personnel in developing countries to become self-sufficient by providing access to progressive training programs, efficient facilities, and functional equipment.
Since 1996, members of the B.R.A.V.E. Foundation have organized dozens of volunteer training teams that have travelled to Guatemala. These efforts have significantly increased the ability of the bomberos to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured in this poor country. Medical supplies and fire fighting equipment, as well as training materials are provided along with specialized training. Members of the B.R.A.V.E. Foundation assisted with the establishment of an Emergency Medical Technician Program and transportation system throughout the country which is training firefighters in pre-hospital medical care, required to reduce pain and suffering, and providing transportation to local hospitals.
Current News
TRAINING TEAM HEADED TO GUATEMALA IN APRIL
January 8, 2012 6:34 pm
Training the Bomberos
The next BRAVE Foundation training mission is scheduled for April 12-23, 2012. We’ll be training the bomberos (Spanish for firefighter) around Guatemala in a variety of lifesaving procedures.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR SKILLS WITH THE BOMBEROS? Contact us today at bravefoundation@gmail.com or visit our website at www.bravefoundation.org for more information.
Local Firefighters Impacting Central America & Beyond
December 2, 2011 11:11 pm
Surplus Headed for Nicaragua
On November 19, the B.R.A.V.E. (Bomberos Resourceful And Valiant Efforts) Foundation, a 100% volunteer driven nonprofit organization managed by local firefighters, held an Open House where several nonprofit agencies from the Pacific Northwest were invited to stop by the B.R.A.V.E. Foundation storage area to select fire and medical surplus donations to enhance their programs around the world. Among the countries represented were Guatemala, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Mexico. More than 100 pair of bunkers, 100 SCBA’s plus spare bottles, boots, gloves, helmets, more than a dozen large boxes of medical supplies, and more are now on their way to reduce the pain and suffering for poor and under-served populations.
The B.R.A.V.E. Foundation is grateful for new friendships forged through this first of its kind project. We look forward to continued collaboration with our Pacific Northwest partners with a similar mission of improving fire and lifesaving services in developing countries.
For more information about the exciting adventures of the BR.A.V.E. Foundation, please visit www.bravefoundation.org and join our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BRAVE-Foundation.
MISSION: ”B.R.A.V.E. Foundation, improving fire and lifesaving services in developing countries.”
PURPOSE: The B.R.A.V.E. Foundation is a volunteer driven organization seeking to improve the efforts of firefighters and medical personnel in developing countries to become self-sufficient by providing access to progressive training programs, efficient facilities, and functional equipment.
Heavy Rains Batter Guatemala
October 26, 2011 3:34 pm
This video shows the devastation and the ongoing hard work of the firefighters to rescue and recover the victims of multiple storms that have ravaged their country in the last 2 weeks. Heavy Rains Batter Guatemala
The BRAVE Foundation is supporting these efforts. Can you help? Make a donation today at www.bravefoundation.org.
Guatemala is Under Water – HELP!
October 21, 2011 1:15 am
The torrential rains are pounding down in Guatemala – AGAIN! Flooding in Mexico and Central America have killed 110 people and affected some 1 million as of Wednesday.
In the past week alone, two hurricanes and three tropical storms hit the region. Guatemala has 36 confirmed deaths with several still missing. Massive mudslides caused by the downpours have forced thousands from their homes.
Guatemala has declared a national state of emergency to cope with the massive damage and deal with the intense hurricane season.
The firefighters continue to do everything they can to assist with evacuations, medical emergencies, and recovery of lost loved ones. It is a big job and they need our support NOW!
The BRAVE Foundation is in a position to provide disaster relief but we desperately need your help! With your cash donation, we can move supplies quickly to help first responders provide relief to the victims of the worst flooding in years!
Please visit our website at www.bravefoundation.org TODAY to make your donation in support of the Guatemalan community. Your contribution will help our fellow firefighters and paramedics reduce the pain and suffering of families already affected by poverty and a lack of resources.
The BRAVE Foundation Board of Directors thank you in advance!
