Recently, Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex donated $12,000 to the DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, reinforcing its commitment to community safety and emergency preparedness in Southwest Louisiana.
The contribution will fund new personal protective equipment (PPE) for all 24 volunteer firefighters, specifically helmets, and a state-of-the-art Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to assist in medical emergencies.
“All firefighting equipment has a life span,” said Johnny Copeland, Fire Chief of the DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief and Phillips 66 shift health/safety/emergency response supervisor.
“Our helmets were nearing the end of their service life, and our existing AEDs are over 20 years old. We appreciate Phillips 66 providing financial assistance to replace our helmets and purchase a new AED for responding to medical emergencies. The new AED is up-to-date and compatible with ambulatory services.”
“We are honored to support the DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Dept., several of whom are also part of our Phillips 66 family. This contribution will enhance their emergency response capabilities. At Phillips 66 we are committed to the safety and well-being of our community, and we are proud to collaborate with the DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Dept. in their efforts to protect and serve Southwest Louisiana,” said Scot Tyler, general manager of Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex.
“On behalf of the City of DeQuincy and the DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Phillips 66 for supporting our ability to respond quickly and safely in times of emergency. We are truly thankful for the company’s commitment to public safety. Partnerships like this one demonstrate the impact that local industry leaders can have on small towns like ours,” said DeQuincy Mayor Riley Smith.
