On October 7, 2024, the Pawnee Nation held a dedication ceremony for the new Pawnee Nation Helicopter Pad and ICDBG-ARP Aerial Fire Truck. Misty Nuttle, Madame President of the Pawnee Business Council, welcomed everyone. Gilbert Beard, Pawnee Nation Nasharo Council – Skidi, officiated the cultural invocation for the event.
Project Details were presented by Planning Director, Chris McCray.
Through the “Pawnee Nation ARP Project”, indirect assistance portion, it was proposed to procure a 1st Responders Aerial Fire Truck with hazardous materials capabilities.
Chris mccray | PN Planning director
The new emergency vehicle will prepare to act against any pandemic pending in the future. It permits efficient use of manpower with flexibility of combing operations into one multipurpose response, offering more than ground operations during incidents. This in return will create a positive impact on community, property, and environmental safety while centrally located within PN jurisdiction.
The funds for this particular project partially came from tribal funds. It also derived funding support from a grant through Enbridge Inc., a globally diversified energy company with an office out of Cushing, Oklahoma. The project was constructed by Builder’s Unlimited, Inc.
The Helicopter Pad Project was identified by the Pawnee Indian Health Center (PIHC) as a need to help get patients to a higher level of care quickly and safely.
Brian Kirk, Pawnee Nation Executive Director (Acting) gave the closing remarks.
For more information, contact us at: communications@pawneenation.org or visit us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/PawneeNationofOklahoma
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