"Disaster Training Camp" created 26 new
sawyers and sawyer instructors; as well as three new heavy
equipment operators for future deployment to disaster sites
throughout North America
RACINE,
Wis., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In
preparation for continued tornado, hurricane, and disaster
response, CASE Power & Equipment of Florida and CASE Construction
Equipment each provided equipment and attachments to
veteran-led disaster response organization, Team Rubicon's latest Disaster Training Camp,
held at the Camp Shands Boy Scouts Camp in Hawthorne, Florida. The training camp prepared
Team Rubicon volunteers for the work they will encounter in real
disaster deployments, while simultaneously completing site
improvement projects at the Boy Scouts camp.
The disaster training included heavy equipment operators —
working with CASE compact track loaders and grapple buckets —
training alongside sawyer (chainsaw) teams to showcase real world
route clearance and disaster cleanup operations critical in tornado
and hurricane responses. The training event resulted in 26 new
sawyers and sawyer instructors responsible for clearing trees and
debris, as well as three new or elevated heavy equipment operators,
who use the loaders to remove and stockpile debris. This includes
route clearance activities, as well as yard cleanup and demolition
work that Team Rubicon performs for free in the wake of
disasters.
"The Florida Disaster Training Camp is critical to our
operations and was a success, largely because of the support
provided by CASE and CASE Power & Equipment of Florida," says Patrick
Wright, heavy equipment associate at Team Rubicon. "These
camps give our volunteers the time and training needed in a safe,
non-disaster environment that ensures our teams are familiar with
the tools, communications and processes we use in disaster response
operations."
CASE and Team Rubicon have a long history of working together in
Florida, including an extensive
deployment to Mexico Beach,
Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael in 2018. Most
recently, Team Rubicon heavy equipment teams have responded to the
tornados that ravaged Kentucky in
December 2021, wildfire cleanup in
California, and ongoing rebuild
around Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
"We are here to help Team Rubicon do the heavy lifting," said
Jody Beasley, director of national
equipment sales, CASE Power & Equipment of Florida. "The work that Team Rubicon does to
lift people up on their worst days is inspiring to our entire team
because CASE is dedicated to helping support, build and rebuild our
communities. It's our honor to provide equipment and support to
train volunteers for showing up to do the hard work in Florida and across the country."
The event helped three Team Rubicon volunteers achieve Heavy
Equipment Operator 1 (HEO1) or Heavy Equipment Operation 2 (HEO2)
ratings with Team Rubicon: Lisa
Dellinger (HEO2), David
Skillman (HEO2), and Lyn
Farias (HEO1).
Team Rubicon serves communities
by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their
skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover
from disasters and humanitarian crises. Founded in 2010, Team
Rubicon has deployed across the United
States and around the world to provide immediate relief to
vulnerable communities who have been impacted by hurricanes,
tornadoes, COVID-19 and more.
CASE first partnered with Team Rubicon in 2015 to develop a
heavy equipment training program for its volunteers for the safe
and effective use of construction equipment in disaster operations.
For more information on the partnership between CASE and Team
Rubicon to support communities in response to natural disasters,
visit CaseCE.com/TeamRubicon.
CASE Construction Equipment is a global full-line
manufacturer of construction equipment that combines generations of
manufacturing expertise with practical innovation. CASE is
dedicated to improving productivity, simplifying operation and
maintenance while achieving lower total cost of ownership for
fleets around the world. The CASE dealer network sells and supports
this world-class equipment, by offering customized aftermarket
support packages, hundreds of attachments, genuine parts and fluids
as well as industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More
than a manufacturer, CASE is committed to giving back by dedicating
time, resources and equipment to building communities.
This includes supporting disaster response, infrastructure
investment, and non-profit organizations that provide housing and
resources for those in need.
CASE Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a
World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa
Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be
found online at http://www.cnhindustrial.com/.
CASE Power & Equipment of Florida is a CASE Construction Equipment North
America dealer. CASE Power & Equipment is a registered
trademark of CASE Construction Equipment and CNH Industrial
America, LLC.
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