[Hsihu]
Considering
the mountainous terrain and narrow, winding roads of Hsihu rural township,
The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association contributes
a four-wheel-drive light fire engine to the township administration
at the local stadium on October 25.
Visitors
to Hsihu, Miaoli County are usually enchanted and impressed by the
area's small pastoral roads built on mountain slopes. However, these
very roads that blend well into the beautiful landscape to create
a nostalgic atmosphere are also a major concern of local fire fighters,
challenging their ability to maneuver heavy fire engines provided
by the government on these narrow roads. Until recently, the local
fire-fighting unit had only one light fire engine, which was old and
worn-out. Whether it could properly and safely function remained a
perpetual question. In addition, during typhoons and heavy downpours,
the mountain roads become rough and muddy, making it difficult to
maneuver heavy two-wheel-drive fire engines, thus hampering rescue
work.
During
the typhoon season a few months back, township Magistrate Yang realized
the seriousness of the problem after hearing a report from local firefighters.
She approached The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
about the possibility of contributing a four-wheel-drive light fire
engine that would be just right for the local terrain.
This constructive
proposal was in line with the undiscriminating loving spirit of Supreme
Master Ching Hai in helping and benefiting others, and The Supreme
Master Ching Hai International Association promptly agreed. To ensure
that the vehicle would well serve the local community, several members
of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association, who were
experienced in mobile rescue work and vehicle modification, worked
together to transform a new four-wheel-drive van from China Motors
Corperation of Formosa into a fully equipped rescue vehicle for the
Hsihu fire station.
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