Powertools Plus have recently donated tools to the Trundle Rural Fire Brigade as part of their annual sponsorship program.
Trundle RFS approached Powertools Plus for a donation in regards to some tools to improve the station and equipment while the Trundle RFS station undergoes upgrades.
"We were excited when we received that application for the RFS, Trundle still being a part of the Parkes Shire and Trundle definitely a part of our Parkes and Forbes stores," Powertools Plus business owners Graham and Dorothy Hayley said.
"Some of the stuff they gave us, we will be able to use around the station and other stuff we will be able to put on the trucks like the grinders and reciprocating saws and things like that," Trundle RFS Deputy Captain, Phil White said.
"The tools are ideal if we need to gain access to places or if we need to cut things away from vehicles or houses or whatever we're doing."
The tools that Trundle RFS received from Powertools Plus are not a standard issue from the RFS.
"We go out in the community and ask for sponsorships and donations for gear we don't have, but need," Trundle RFS Secretary Firefighter, Kim White said.
"Firetrucks in Trundle don't carry this kind of gear, until now," Phill added.
"To be able to support Trundle RFS with some tools was something we were happy to do," Graham and Dorothy said.
"We see that our community is our home, like our customers do and that's why we have a community program to provide sponsorships and donations. We like to give back to community projects."
This donation of tools is a standalone donation as part of Trundle RFS's fundraising.
"We've done a bit to our station and it's all been public money and donations.
"It's taken some time, over a number of years with fundraising and many BBQs and meat raffle but we're getting there now."
Trundle RFS now have an improved crew room with air conditioning, a fully operational kitchen and a new laundry kindly donated by Bunnings.
"Now we're working on our maintenance workshop and we have some racking now so we can put everything up rather than a pile on the floor," Phil said.
Powertools Plus community program is open to all members in the community who are looking for support for their community which incorporates one of the five key focuses.
The Key focuses include agriculture, rural health, community building and infrastructure, trade and construction education and sport and recreation.
If you are interested in apply for the Powertools Plus community program visit the Powertools Plus website.