Devin Wanchoo, from Prince William County, Virginia, created a website and computer program for his Eagle Scout project that helps first responders find homes and assess fire risks in remote areas. The tool shows detailed structure info, nearby hazards and downloadable offline reports.
Devin says he was motivated to take on the project after a series of damaging wildfires in 2024. It took more than 250 hours, during which he uncovered 32 homes that had not been mapped by the existing county system.
After presenting the completed project to the volunteer fire department in Stanley, Va., officials praised its potential to improve firefighter safety and serve as a model for other communities.
Devin raised funds to maintain the site and taught himself coding and web design. He hopes to expand the project and build a career in disaster prevention or geographic information systems (GIS) technology.
Learn more about this story on the Page Valley News website.
Trailer theft turns into community triumph
After their original trailer was stolen, along with camping gear and cherished memorabilia, Troop 151 in Islip, New York, received a new trailer from a Long Island ambulance service.
Manorville Community Ambulance provided a replacement trailer that was restored by a local body shop.
The project was coordinated with help from a county legislator and included safety upgrades and special touches to make it unique.
Read more about this story on the News 12 Long Island website.
Scout’s project gives worn flags a proper farewell
James Bakal created a flag retirement box for his Eagle Scout project. The red, white and blue box stands outside a fire department in New Canaan, Connecticut, and allows residents to properly dispose of worn or damaged American flags.
Inspired by his family’s military service, James spent about 20 hours building the box. His project fulfills a goal long held by a local Vietnam War veteran who has tried for years to bring such a box to town. The collected flags will be respectfully retired at a local Scouting America camp.
Local officials and veterans praised James’ craftsmanship and dedication, calling the project meaningful and important for honoring national traditions.
Read more about this story on the New Canaanite website.
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