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Lake Anna emergency‑services foundation donates $60,000 for Station 8 air cascade system
Summary
The Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services presented the Board with a $60,000 check to purchase an air cascade system for Station 8 so firefighters can refill breathing air cylinders on site, reducing travel and improving readiness.
Representatives of the Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services presented a $60,000 donation to the county for an air cascade system at Volunteer Fire Station 8.
Pat Gallagher and other foundation members explained the cascade system fills firefighters’ breathing‑air and oxygen tanks on site; Station 8 personnel had previously had to travel to other stations to refill tanks. Gallagher said the system will save time and keep firefighters training and responding locally.
Board members praised the foundation’s fundraising and community support; supervisors noted the foundation’s ongoing efforts — including an upcoming fundraising golf tournament — and thanked volunteers and first responders for their service. The presentation was ceremonial; no fiscal action by the board was required at the meeting.
