Stepstones Ministry International Seeks Equipment for Guatemalan Firefighters

June 14, 2018 - Stepstones Ministry International has received a request from our partners in Guatemala to help in rescue and recovery efforts following the eruption of Volcano Fuego. Firefighters are in need of equipment to reach remote areas. 

Our goal is to equip 10 firefighters in this rescue effort. The cost of purchasing the needed equipment is around $5,000. The following is the list of items being requested. Any person, group, business or church desiring to join hands with us as we join hands with these first responders can drop items or monetary donations off at Stepstones Ministry International Office located in the JBA Financial Office at 101 Hurst Street Suite 300 in Center, Texas.  

Anyone desiring to send a check can send to Stepstones Ministry International P.O. Box 1988 Center, Texas 75935. All donations are tax-deductible. Donations will ONLY be accepted June 18th through June 20th from 8am to 5pm.  

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Brister at 254-718-5040.  

Requested Items
These are the only items that will be accepted.  Please do not drop anything else. We have no way of handling or storing other items. 

  • Climbing/Rappelling Harnesses 
  • High Heat Ropes 100’- 200’
  • Carabiners
  • Rescue 8 Safety Carabiners
  • Respirators
  • Heat Resistant Gloves Like Welding Gloves
  • Lights That Attach To Hard Hats
  • Safety Glasses
  • Heat Resistant Flashlights
  • Rappelling Ascenders
  • Rappelling Descenders