The Mine Rescue Squad and the Coober Pedy Progress Association held a fundraising event to raise funds to purchase a 5KVA Generator and an electrically powered Fresh Air Blower.  The Coober Pedy Hospital supported the project by providing a 3:1 funding subsidy.  The fresh air blower would blow fresh air down into the underground mine shaft, clearing it of any smoke and fumes and Carbon Monoxide from the mine.  This process reduced the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.  OInce the air was clear it was safe for the volunteer rescuer to descend.