Indianola Fire Department Acquires Rapid Extrication Drag Device Sleds

Earlier this week, the Indianola Fire Department acquired four Rapid Extrication Drag Device (REDD) Sleds as part of an award the department received earlier in the year through the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership Community Grant opportunity.

The REDD sled is an innovative, rapid extrication drag device that firefighters and EMS specifically created for their use, allowing for easy victim dragging while minimizing any risk of injury to the rescuer. The sleds will be placed on the remaining Indianola Fire Department ambulances and first-due fire apparatus.

The Indianola Fire Department has a mission to enhance the community's lifestyle and contribute significantly to the safety of Indianola residents and visitors. The department allocated $400 towards the project to achieve this goal. The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership grant, which the Indianola Firefighters Association helped play a pivotal role to secure, provided the remaining $3,000 needed for the purchase.

The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership was organized to promote and enhance community-based philanthropy in Warren County. According to the foundation, 55 grant applications were received for the 2024 cycle. Twenty-three organizations across Warren County shared in the funding allocations, totaling $110,842.23 in grant awards.