Condega, Nicaragua

CONDEGA

BOMBEROS

The official fire department of condega, nicaragua

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Condega, Nicaragua

Condega, Nicaragua is a small town tucked away in the mountains of central Nicaragua. Centered around farming and agriculture, Condega is a very quaint destination in Nicaragua. This is a place where the streets are dominated by bicycles and pedestrians; a place where old traditions are still the back-bone of the community and the production of pottery is still important to the citizens of Condega. Surrounded by beautiful valleys and mountains lies a small Fire Department who protects the citizens of Condega.

Bend firefighter teaches basic pump operations.
Firefighters practicing the art of drafting water from a static source.
Loading a donated fire engine onto a C-130
Kids love the local fire department!
Condega Bomberos practicing some technical rope skills.
Learning how to roll hose.

The History of Condega Bomberos

The Condega Bomberos Project is dedicated to the people of Condega, Nicaragua. The project was initiated in 2005 when the city of Bend, Oregon signed a sister city agreement with Condega. In 2005 the town had to rely on a city 45 minutes away for fire and emergency response.  We established this project to raise funds to purchase equipment as well as an avenue to accept donations of serviceable firefighting equipment. Within two years of being established, their department had a fire truck and all essential firefighting equipment.  In 2015 they moved into their modest fire station along the Pan American Highway. They now have a dedicated all volunteer fire department serving their community. Now our mission is to support them through annual visits, training, equipment when requested and needed, as well as some financial support.

Partnerships

Emergency Services for Latin AmericaLos Bomberos de San FranciscoOregon RescueRescue Response Gear

Emergency Services for Latin America

Mission:

To provide emergency response training and lifesaving equipment with a focus on sustainable community integration.

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Los Bomberos de San Francisco

Los Bomberos de San Francisco is an organization comprised of San Francisco City firefighters and officers who promote leadership and excellence while striving to lead by positive example through active participation in the local Latino community.

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Oregon Rescue

SAVE A LIFE.

Oregon Rescue provides professional rescue instruction including Technical Rope Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Wilderness and Emergency Medical Training.
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Rescue Response Gear

Rescue Response Gear is a custom solutions provider to the global adventure access community.

Rescue Response Gear specializes in technical rescue and rope access equipment, working with public and private industry providing rescue equipment, rope access equipment, rescue training, and rope access training to Fire Departments, Training Facilities, Public Utility Companies, Tower Erector Companies, and Search and Rescue Organizations as well as Federal, State, County and City Agencies.

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Today in Condega

Our success in Condega lead us to work closely with Jaime Delgado Cultura, the head of the national volunteer firefighters association.  This volunteer association works in tandem with the country’s paid firefighters.  Through this relationship, we have delivered two fire trucks and over 20 tons of donated fire fighting, EMS and rescue equipment to Nicaragua.  This equipment is helping establish new fire departments in Nicaragua. We are also working with a fire department in Argentina, also in great need of equipment. Donations are always needed and appreciated.

How Can I Help?

We are a 50l(c)(3) nonprofit and any and all donations of cash or good equipment allows us to further this effort.  There are no paid positions in our group.

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