High Pressure Lotto

Description

Considering that the most common firefighting tool uses water, not enough firefighters are experts in hydraulics. We tend to work from the gut, starting with baseline pressures and adjusting with feedback from those at the other end of the attack or supply line. “More pressure!” comes the call, and the operator twists the governor knob.

But there’s a science behind the seat-of-the-pants adjustments. Every length of hose adds friction loss, robbing pressure as water fights its way to the nozzle. Every floor climbed costs roughly half a pound of pressure per foot of elevation. The nozzle itself demands a specific pressure to break the stream into the right pattern and reach. A skilled pump operator balances all of it at once, feeding enough to each line so crews on the other end get the water they need, when they need it. Get it right and the attack flows smoothly. Get it wrong and the whole operation can fail at the worst possible moment.

That’s the kind of pressure we like–high stakes, big payoff, and a sudden rush when everything breaks your way. This week we’re offering a full book of $20 $500 Blowout scratch-off tickets from the PA Lottery. It’s flush with chances to win $500, and when one hits, it’s a blowout in the best sense of the word.

Ready? Charge it!

For your $12.00 donation you will receive 1 chance to win the High Pressure Lotto package.

Numbers immediately above and below the winning number(s) receive 1 free ticket on an upcoming raffle.

Terms

Tickets are non-refundable.

Chances are sold online at westmead1.com under Small Games of Chance SGC26040.

Ticket numbers are randomly generated and emailed instantly.

Names and numbers are posted when all tickets sell; the date of the drawing will also be announced, to be broadcast on Facebook Live.

If sales slow or stop, West Mead 1 may cancel the raffle and refund all sales.

All proceeds benefit West Mead firefighters.

Must be 18+ to purchase.

Winner will be contacted for pickup at a West Mead fire station, either on Liberty Street Extension or Ryan Road in Meadville, or at Tamarack Armory on Franklin Pike. The winner(s) may request that the prize be mailed to his or her location in the continental US at no additional cost.

If prize is not claimed after 30 days, the prize becomes property of West Mead District #1 Vol. Fire Company.