The Wisconsin CTSO fire truck project. (Front and Center).

The Wisconsin CTSO fire truck project. (Front and Center). In response to the events of September 11, the Wisconsin Career andTechnical Student Organizations (CTSO CTSO Career and Technical Student OrganizationsCTSO Cut That Stuff Out (polite form)CTSO Cellular Telephone Switching OfficeCTSO Cryptologic Training Support Office (CNSG)CTSO Chief Technology and Services Officer ) have created a campaign to helpthe Fire Department of New York City New York City:see New York, city. New York CityCity (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. (FDNY FDNY Fire Department New York (New York City, NY, USA)FDNY Fort Drum, New York (US Army)). When they learned thatinsurance and assistance from FEMA FEMA,n.pr See Federal Emergency Management Agency. would only cover a portion of thecost of the 97 vehicles the FDNY lost in the terrorist attacks, theWisconsin CTSO established The Wisconsin CTSO Fire Truck Project. Calling it "From Wisconsin to New York," the WisconsinCTSO has a goal of raising $448,000 for the purchase of a 1000 GPMPumper Fire Engine to be manufactured at the Seagrave Fire ApparatusCompany in Clintonville, Wis. Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum helped kick off the statewidecampaign on November 27 with a proclamation signing ceremony. He wasjoined by representatives from Seagrave Fire Apparatus Company, theWisconsin State Fire Fighters Association, the Wisconsin State FireChiefs' Association and the Wisconsin State Fire Marshal. Leadersfrom the six Wisconsin Career and Technical Student Organizations werealso in attendance. The Wisconsin CTSOs are: DECA DeCA Defense Commissary Agency (US DoD)DECA Delta Epsilon ChiDECA Distributive Education Clubs of AmericaDECA Defense and Economic Cooperation Agreement , FBLA, FCCLA FCCLA Family Career and Community Leaders of America (formerly Future Homemakers of America)FCCLA First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (California), FFA FFAfree fatty acids. , HOSA andSkillsUSAVICA. The members of the CTSOs are conducting a variety offund-raising activities that will continue until July 31, 2002, and willinvolve their entire communities, with 100 percent of the proceeds goingtoward the purchase of the fire truck. A plaque recognizing the Wisconsin accomplishment will be placed onthe truck, and the FDNY plans to hold a dedication ceremony. The youngleaders and members of the CTSOs can identify with those who work incareers such as fire fighting and emergency response, so they wanted togive a gift that demonstrates their compassion for the people of NewYork City and their appreciation for the work done by the fire fightersand relief workers. For more information about The Wisconsin CTSO Fire Truck Project,go to www.huhs.org/firetruck.