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Mutual Aid

2 images Created 16 Nov 2017

In October 2017 California’s Sonoma/Napa region was rocked by devastating wildfires that consumed 9000 structures, leaving thousands homeless. When flames burned our friend’s homes and neighborhoods down to their foundations, I felt called to do something creative.
As a former firefighter, I was stunned by the overwhelming response from departments who came from far away to provide mutual aid. Over the course of several mornings I hung out on a curb near the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa working on a series project, photographing the door panels of as many different fire trucks as I could while the congregation of men and women came and went from their daily fire line assignments. Ultimately I amassing a collection of images that represents nearly half of the more than 500 different fire agencies that came from across the Western United States.

The result is a composite piece called “Mutual Aid”. Each of the tiles represents a small thank you to the communities who sent their bravest men and women in our time of need. Many of the gold door logos show a glimpse into the unique local culture, industry and agriculture of the truck’s place of origin. By sending mutual aid, we exhibit a level of support for humankind that transcends the divisions in today’s society. I see an underlying optimism here in that during a disaster we put aside our ideologies and show up to help one another.

“Mutual Aid” is available in two versions; as a fine art print and as a poster:

The Fine Art piece, which represents 192 individual fire departments is printed directly onto aluminum with a ready-to-hang gallery float backing. It is available in four sizes, 15x20, 18x24, 24x32” and 36x48”.

The “Mutual Aid” poster, ($39.95, now in-stock and shipping) depicts 176 different fire departments, expressing our gratitude toward first responders, while listing the names of the individual fires in Sonoma and Napa. The poster, rolled in a tube, can be shipped anywhere in the US. The piece is on 100# glossy paper and printed right here in Sonoma County.

A portion of proceeds from “Mutual Aid” will be donated to local non-profit organizations that are working to support children and families affected by the fires.

To view pricing and purchase a print online click “Add To Cart” while viewing either image in the gallery. Mail orders can be sent to the address below. Custom orders will be considered.

photo@jerrydodrill.com
707-379-8100
9am-5pm PST
PO Box 244, Bodega, CA 94922-0244

-Jerry Dodrill

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  • During the fires that devastated Sonoma and Napa in October 2017, over five hundred agencies responded to our call for help. Out of sincere appreciation, I spent several mornings photographing the doors of fire trucks as they entered and departed from fire camp at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, gathering a collection of nearly 250 different fire departments. <br />
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This "MUTUAL AID" Poster which depicts the doors of 176 fire departments, was printed locally as a fundraiser for local charity and offered as a memento to commemorate those who and fought and were affected by the historic fires. A portion of proceeds from “Mutual Aid” will be donated to local non-profit organizations that are working to support children and families affected by the fires. <br />
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Posters, rolled in a stiff tube, are in stock now and available through the shopping cart here, or available for local purchase pickup. Each poster is packaged in a rigid cardboard tube and shipped separately.<br />
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Poster Size is 24" x 36" on 100# glossy stock, printed on right here in Sonoma County!<br />
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To view pricing and purchase a poster online, click “Add To Cart”. <br />
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Contact us for local pickup or alternate payment options.
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  • Fire truck doors, photographed in Santa Rosa, California during the devastating wildfires that broke out in Sonoma and Napa Counties in October 2017. <br />
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Over 11,000 fire fighters from throughout California and the western states responded to help fight the fires, along with mutual aid from regional police agencies and the California National Guard. In all, this year’s fire season has turned into the largest and most deadly wildfire in California History.<br />
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This piece, a composite of 192 images, is available printed on metal in four sizes: 15”x20", 18”x24", 24”x32", and 36”x48". <br />
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A portion of proceeds from “Mutual Aid” will be donated to local non-profit organizations that are working to support children and families affected by the fires. <br />
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For print pricing and information click "Add To Cart" below.
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