Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Fire Dept. Collecting Old Cell Phones, Offering EMT Classes

The Times has learned that the Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department is collecting older cell phones that are currently not receiving service. The cell phone collection is serving as a "mini fundraiser" for the department.

If you have one or more older cell phones that aren't being used, please donate them to the DVFD. Drop boxes are located at the Saline State Bank, the village office, and R-Lounge. Other drop boxes can be found at the Crete Medical Clinic and Grace United Methodist Church in Crete. Cords and chargers are not wanted.

Also, those interested in taking emergency medical technician (EMT) classes should sign up now at the village office. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, but are not required to be associated with a fire department.

The course will consist of two evenings and some Saturdays, over a three to four month period. No specific dates have been set; however, the EMT course will likely begin in late August or early September. The class requires at least nine to be enrolled.

2 comments:

  1. This is a great way for the department to earn a little extra money to update their equipment. I was once a member there and now am a member of Hickman Rural Fire District and I wish we would do some fund raisers like this. Everyone has am old cell phone or 2 lying around the house. You need the department just as much as they need you. You have a great department that you can be proud of in Dorchester.

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  2. I dropped off my old cell phone today........... there weren't many in the box.

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